Porcelain Veneers Material is bonded to the front of teeth bonded directly to a tooth to improve its appearance, producing a very natural appearance to change the tooth's color, size, and/or shape. Dental Crowns Crown is a tooth-shaped ""cap"" that is placed over a tooth covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. Orthodontics The branch of dentistry as by means of braces of dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth. Abrasion Tooth wear caused by forces other than chewing such as holding objects between the teeth or improper brushing. Dental Sedation Conscious Sedation is defined as a minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command. Tooth whitening Bleaching brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. Bleaching may be done completely in the dental office or the dentist may dispense a system for you to use at home. Root Canal The endodontist removes the inflamed or infected pulp, carefully cleans and shapes the inside of the canal, a channel inside the root, then fills and seals the space. Toothpastes All toothpastes help remove surface stain through the action of mild abrasives. ""Whitening"" toothpastes in the ADA Seal of Acceptance program have special chemical or polishing agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness. Dental Bridges If you have a space from a missing tooth, a bridge will be custom-made to fill in the space with a false tooth. The false tooth is attached by the bridge to the two other teeth on either side of the space Dental Bonding Using dental composite resin bonding your dentist can restore chipped or broken teeth, fill in gaps and reshape or recolor your smile.