Dental services comprise all the services you might come across in a dental clinic. They include dental examination, dental treatment and dental advice.  Here are some of the most common dental services you might require at one time or another in your lifetime:

Dental Filling and Root Canals

Failure to maintain good oral hygiene usually leads to bacteria eating at your teeth and causing tooth decay. If you visit your dentist early, you might need a dental service known as a dental filling, where the dentist restructures your crown to repair shallow holes.

If you don't visit a dental clinic early, a hole may deepen and widen, meaning you need a more invasive dental treatment known as a root canal; an endodontist offers this service.

A root canal involves removing the pulp (nerves and blood vessels) from your pulp cavity (the third layer of a tooth) and filling the space with a resin. This is done to prevent infection and to kill the tooth, which ends your pain.

Teeth Cleaning and Teeth Whitening

Over time, your teeth may get stained in a way that brushing cannot help. In such a case, you might need professional teeth cleaning.

If the dentist finds that teeth cleaning won't remove the stain, they may recommend teeth whitening, which can be done through teeth whitening gels, veneers or bonding.

Crooked and Misaligned Teeth

Unlike most dental conditions caused by poor dental hygiene, crooked and misaligned teeth might occur because of factors that are out of your control. However, it might be important for parents to know that if children are allowed to suck on their thumbs or use a bottle for too long, teeth misalignment could occur.

If you happen to have crooked or misaligned teeth, you might want to visit an orthodontist for dental services like braces.

Missing Teeth Treatment

Teeth loss happens for several reasons. Some of the most common include tooth decay, periodontal disease, a motor or sports accident, tooth extraction or old age.

A gap in your teeth, especially when it is visible to everyone you talk to or smile at, can be uncomfortable. Several missing teeth can also make it difficult for you to chew food or speak clearly. You need the services of a prosthodontist. This professional may recommend dentures, dental bridges, dental implants or implant dentures. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who specialises in missing teeth treatment.

For more information, reach out to a local dental office, like Queen Street Dental Care.