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Filling vs root canal, crown vs veneer, implant vs bridge, and more.

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Cleaning removes plaque and tartar and helps gum health. Whitening only changes tooth color and does not treat disease.

A filling treats a shallow cavity. A root canal is needed when the cavity or damage has reached the nerve.

A crown covers the whole tooth for strength. A veneer covers only the front, mainly for looks.

An implant replaces one tooth without touching the neighbors. A bridge uses the neighbor teeth as support.

Braces are fixed brackets and wires. Aligners are clear removable trays. Both can straighten teeth well.

Saving the tooth (filling, root canal, crown) is usually first choice. Extraction is when the tooth cannot be saved or repair does not make sense.