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Braces/Invisalign

Braces don’t just straighten teeth—they support better health and a more confident smile. Invisalign consists of clear, removable aligners designed to straighten teeth discreetly and effectively.
Providers: Orthodontics Clinic

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Bridges

Fixed partial dentures, known as bridges, are prosthetic replacements of one or more missing teeth cemented or otherwise attached to the adjacent natural teeth or their implant replacements.
Providers: Prosthodontics Clinic

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Cosmetic dentistry

A beautiful smile can be just as important as a healthy one. Our cosmetic dentistry services combine advanced clinical expertise with aesthetic artistry, offering treatments from professional whitening to custom veneers.
Providers: General Dentistry Clinic, Student General Dentistry Clinic

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Craniofacial anomalies

Craniofacial anomalies take many forms—from relatively common problems such as cleft palates and lips, which occur in about one out of every 600 newborns, to craniosynostosis, which involves the early fusing of one or more of the bones in the skull and face during fetal development.
Providers: UCSF Craniofacial Center

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Cleanings

Routine dental cleaning—typically performed twice a year—includes scaling (the removal of plaque, calculus, and stains from teeth), as well as brushing and polishing with a fluoride toothpaste. A cleaning is often performed in conjunction with a dental exam.
Providers: General Dentistry Clinic, Student General Dentistry Clinic

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Crowns

Crowns are artificial replacements for missing tooth structure, often placed on top of a tooth after it has undergone a root canal or similar procedure.
Providers: Prosthodontics Clinic

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Dental exams

We recommend that patients schedule twice-annual exams so they can catch and stop early signs of decay or other problems. The exam may include X-rays. An exam will often accompany a dental cleaning.
Providers: General Dentistry Clinic, Student General Dentistry Clinic

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Dentures

Dentures are an artificial, removable replacement for some or all of the natural teeth and adjacent tissues.
Providers: Prosthodontics Clinic

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Emergency dental care

If you are experiencing pain or swelling, or have a dental infection or broken denture, you may be seen in our Student General Dentistry Clinic as an emergency patient.
Providers: Student General Dentistry Clinic

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Endodontics (root canals)

When the pulp that sits inside the cavity in the root of a tooth becomes diseased or injured, it needs treatment and sometimes removal—and that’s where endodontics steps in.
Providers: Endodontics Clinic

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Extractions

Sometimes, it is necessary or recommended to remove an entire tooth, including the crown and root, which requires oral surgery.
Providers: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

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Fillings

A filling refers to the restoring of tooth structure—lost to decay typically caused by caries or cavities—by using materials such as metal, alloy, plastic, or porcelain.
Providers: General Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus, Student General Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus

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Implants

When patients lose some or all of their teeth, dental implants may be an option. Surgeons can implant dental prostheses that look natural and feel secure.
Providers: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Periodontics Clinic, Student Dental Implant Program

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Mouth reconstruction

When the mouth is not functioning properly, typically because of trauma, disease, or congenital issues, surgeons can rebuild the tissues of the mouth, jaws, and face. The goal is to restore both the function and the appearance of the mouth.
Providers: Prosthodontics Clinic

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Oral cancer treatment

Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, primarily affects the lining of the lips, mouth, and upper throat. It often begins as a painless red or white patch that can thicken and ulcerate over time. Common locations include the tongue, the gums, and the inside of the cheeks.
Providers: Sol Silverman Oral Medicine Clinic

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Oral medicine

Oral medicine bridges the gap between dentistry and medicine, focusing on diagnosing and managing diseases and conditions that affect the mouth and jaws.
Providers: Sol Silverman Oral Medicine Clinic

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Oral radiology images

Our oral radiology clinic makes images of the teeth, jaws, skull, temporomandibular joints, and maxillary sinuses using digital intraoral, panoramic, and Cone-Beam CT imaging modalities.
Providers: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic

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Orofacial pain treatment

Orofacial pain refers to any pain experienced in the mouth, jaws, or face, often requiring treatment from a specialist. Our specialists will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, designed to alleviate pain and enhance your quality of life.
Providers: Center for Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine

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Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment options include standard, self-ligating and ceramic braces, Invisalign, and removable appliances (retainers).
Providers: Orthodontics Clinic

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Orthognathic surgery

Patients with issues such as sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, facial appearance concerns, or other orthodontic problems that cannot be easily treated with braces may be candidates for corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery. This surgery is designed to correct irregularities of the jaw and face.
Providers: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

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Pediatric conscious sedation

Conscious sedation in pediatric dentistry uses medication to help children manage anxiety and fear during dental procedures while keeping them awake and responsive.
Providers: Pediatric Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus

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Pediatric dentistry

Pediatric dentistry focuses on the unique dental needs of infants, children, and adolescents as their teeth and oral habits are developing.
Providers: Pediatric Dentistry Clinic – Mission Bay, Pediatric Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus

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Periodontic (gum) treatment

Periodontal disease is inflammation and infection of your gums and the bone that supports your teeth. Symptoms may include bad breath, loose teeth and bleeding, and swollen gums. Periodontists offer many treatment options.
Providers: Periodontics Clinic

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Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics focuses on the artificial replacement of teeth and other oral structures. It includes bridges, dentures, crowns, implants, and mouth reconstruction.
Providers: Prosthodontics Clinic, Student General Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus

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Restorative dentistry

After a root canal, you usually need restorative dentistry—a crown or other covering to protect the tooth. Sometimes that’s done in the endodontics clinic, but more typically, you need to go to another clinic or see your own dentist.
Providers: Endodontics Clinic, General Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus, Prosthodontics Clinic, Student Dental Implant Program, Student General Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus

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Sleep apnea treatment

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. Our specialists have a range of tools at their disposal to help open your airway and improve your sleep and breathing.
Providers: Center for Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

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Teeth whitening

Dentists offer professional whitening procedures that safely remove stains, lighten tooth color and provide faster results than at-home products.
Providers: General Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus, Student General Dentistry Clinic – Parnassus

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TMJ treatment

Temporomandibular muscle and joint (TMJ) disorders involve dysfunction or pain in the jaw joints and the muscles that control jaw movement. These disorders can cause pain, trouble chewing, and headaches. A variety of treatment options are available.
Providers: Center for Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine

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Wisdom teeth management

Wisdom teeth—that third set of molars, typically coming to the surface in someone’s late teens or early 20s—often become impacted and need to be removed before they cause more serious problems.
Providers: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

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