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Tooth whitening or tooth bleaching is the process of lightening the color of the teeth. Whitening is often desirable when teeth become yellowed over time for a number of reasons, and can be achieved by changing the intrinsic or extrinsic color of the tooth enamel.

Start transforming your smile with practically invisible braces. Your doctor will answer your questions, and let you know what to expect. Depending on the complexity of your case, you could complete your treatment in as little as 6 months, but you’ll start seeing results in a matter of weeks.

Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.

Dental crowns are caps placed on top of damaged teeth. Crowns are used to protect, cover and restore the shape of your teeth when fillings don’t solve the problem. Dental crowns can be made to match you existing teeth. They typically don't require any additional care other than good oral hygiene.

Root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. With dental advances and local anesthetics, most people have little if any discomfort during a root canal. In fact, it's probably more painful living with a decayed tooth.

A dental exam is a checkup of your teeth and gums. Most children and adults should get a dental exam every six months. These exams are important for protecting oral health. Oral health problems can become serious and painful if not treated promptly.

Family dentistry is concerned with addressing oral health at every stage of life, but particularly in kids and teenagers. Family dentists are quite similar to general dentists, but typically have more experience working with children.

Periodontics involve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, which is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth also known as gum disease.

Start transforming your smile with practically invisible braces. Your doctor will answer your questions, and let you know what to expect. Depending on the complexity of your case, you could complete your treatment in as little as 6 months, but you’ll start seeing results in a matter of weeks.

Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, but most commonly to remove teeth which have become nonrestorable through tooth decay, periodontal disease, or dental trauma, especially when they are associated with toothaches.

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable. However, there are many denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clasping onto teeth or dental implants.

Dental restorations, dental fillings, or simply fillings, are treatments used to restore the function, integrity, and morphology of missing tooth structure resulting from caries or external trauma.

Family dentistry is concerned with addressing oral health at every stage of life, but particularly in kids and teenagers. Family dentists are quite similar to general dentists, but typically have more experience working with children.

Dental radiographs are commonly called X-rays. Dentists use radiographs for many reasons: to find hidden dental structures, malignant or benign masses, bone loss, and cavities. 

A dental bridge is a permanent appliance that replaces a missing tooth or missing teeth. It's made up of several pieces that are fused together to fit into the open space where your tooth or teeth used to be. Dental bridges are an alternative to partial dentures. They serve both practical and aesth

Dental sealants are a coating that the dentist puts on the grooves of your child’s back teeth to protect them.

Laser dentistry is the use of lasers to treat a number of different dental conditions. Laser dentistry potentially offers a more comfortable treatment option for a number of dental procedures involving hard or soft tissue compared to drills and other non-laser tools.

Dental veneers are thin covers that adhere to teeth to give teeth a more classically shaped look. Bay City Dental offers a variety of dental veneer options to choose from. Talk to your dentist about what’s best for you.