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. Crowns A crown also may be used to support a large filling when there is little tooth remaining. Bonding Can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored materials are applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface. 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. Enamel shaping Involves modifying teeth to improve their appearance by removing or contouring enamel. The process, which often is combined with bonding, usually is quick and comfortable and the results can be seen immediately. Sleep Dentistry Generally sleep dentistry involves conscious sedation. Patients will take prescribed medication about an hour before their scheduled visit and will require someone to drive them to the appointment. Orthodontic Braces Types of braces can include the folowing braces. Lingual can be behind-the-teeth Braces, Ceramic Braces, Invisalign Braces, Metal Braces including Self-Ligating Braces and Viazis Braces, Inspire Sapphire Braces. 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. Orthodontics The branch of dentistry as by means of braces of dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth.