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Only your dentist can tell you what you need. This table helps you follow the conversation.
| Term | Plain meaning |
|---|---|
| Exam and X-rays | The dentist looks at your teeth and gums and may take images |
| Cleaning (profilaxis) | Removal of plaque and tartar |
| Filling (obturación) | Material that replaces the part of a tooth lost to decay |
| Root canal (endodoncia) | Treatment of the inside of a tooth, usually followed by a restoration |
| Crown | A cap that covers a tooth |
| Bridge | A restoration that replaces a missing tooth by joining crowns |
| Implant | A post placed in the jaw to support a replacement tooth |
| Extraction | Removal of a tooth |
| Whitening | Lightening of tooth color |
Ask your dentist: why this treatment, what are the alternatives, what happens if I wait, and what is the follow-up?
