Information about dental conditions, treatments and procedures for consumers.

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Animated-Teeth.com is a website that provides illustrated information for consumers covering a wide spectrum of dental topics. We are proud to state that Animated-Teeth.com been doing so for over a decade.

Our website's number one goal is helping people understand the basics associated with dental issues. We try to offer an unbiased view about those fundamental aspects of dental topics that we feel consumers must know about in order to make an informed, intelligent decision about matters involving their, and their family's, oral health.

We do this by providing the answers to the "what, why, how much, how long,..." type of questions that are specifically unique to the multitude of dental conditions, treatments and procedures we cover. Scroll on down this page to see our list of topics, or jump ahead using the subject links below.

Are you interested in cosmetic dentistry?

Porcelain veneers: Wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are bonded onto the front side of teeth so to give them a cosmetic resurfacing.

Lumineers® veneers: Lumineers ® are a brand of porcelain veneer that can be made so thin that they can be placed without having to trim the tooth first.

Smile makeovers: Can we create a dental makeover simulation for you? Send in your own picture and we'll simulate the types of cosmetic changes your dentist should be able to make.

Dental crowns: Dentists have been improving the appearance of teeth by placing crowns on them for decades.

Dental bonding: While possibly not as lasting as other types of restorations, tooth bonding is an important cosmetic dentistry technique.

Information about ways to have your teeth straightened.

Types of dental braces: Old-style "wire" braces aren't the only choice any more. Take a look at all of the options that are available nowadays.

Invisalign® braces: Invisalign® is a revolutionary orthodontic system that utilizes a series of removable, clear plastic aligners to realign the patient's teeth.

Ceramic (clear) braces: This aesthetically-pleasing variation of traditional braces involves the use of tooth-colored or clear orthodontic brackets.

Lingual dental braces: Systems like iBraces® are similar to traditional braces but they are placed on the backside of teeth where they can't be seen.

Traditional braces: The tin-grin is "out" and a lot of cosmetically-pleasing options are "in," including fashion brackets and gold braces.

Whiten your teeth, at-home or at your dentist's office.

Professional "laser" teeth whitening: In-office treatments may be the best choice for those people who feel they need whiter teeth immediately. In just a matter of an hour or two, a dentist can transform the color of your smile.

Tray teeth whitening: This at-home technique involves the use of clear plastic "bleaching trays" that are first filled with whitening gel and then placed over your teeth. Treatments are continued each day, over some weeks, while the effects of the lightening process take place.

Teeth whitening strips: Products like Crest Whitestrips® come close to creating the same whitening effect as tray-based systems, without the hassles of wearing bleaching trays.

Paint-on tooth whiteners: Paint-on products offer a way to lighten teeth without the need for wearing trays or strips.

Learn about basic dental treatments and procedures.

Root canal treatment: Do you need a root canal? No dental procedure has more misconceptions associated with it that this one.

Dental crowns: Have you been told that you need a crown? Our pages explain the when's, why's, and how's of this procedure.

Dental bonding: Tooth bonding is routinely used to make "white" fillings for front and back teeth.

Information about dental costs and insurance.

Dental Plans and Insurance: If you're looking for dental coverage, we can provide the information you need so you can make an informed choice.

Cost estimates for dental procedures: We'll give you an idea of how much different types of dental treatments and procedures cost, and a heads-up about the types of choices and options you need to make with each of them.

Do you have some oral surgery scheduled?

Dental implants: These "artificial tooth roots" can be used to support a dental crown, bridge or denture.

Wisdom tooth extraction: Having your wisdom teeth out? Learn the how's, why's and when's of this procedure before you have it done.

Tooth extractions: Having a tooth pulled isn't nearly as scary if you know beforehand what to expect.

Dry sockets: If after an extraction you get one, our pages will help you get through it.

Need information about preventive dentistry?

Tooth decay: Having problems with cavities? Read our pages to learn why you don't have to.

Dental sealants: Dentists can plastic-coat some parts of a tooth so it's harder for cavities to form.

Preventing cavities using xylitol products: Imagine that there was a natural sugar substitute that helped to prevent cavities. Well there is, it's xylitol.

Using dental floss: If you're brushing your teeth but not using floss, you're just getting half of the job done.

Electric Toothbrushes: We think that anything that will help you be a more effective brusher is a good idea.

Sports mouthguards: If you participate in sports events, you should be wearing an athletic mouthguard.

Baby teeth. Preserving deciduous teeth is more important than you may realize.

Denture care. Tips and suggestions about how to care for your complete and partial dentures.

Discover ways to manage or cure oral conditions.

Bad breath: Do you have bad breath? It's easier to cure than you might expect.

Canker sores: We cover it all, causes, risk factors and treatments.

Cold sores (fever blisters): We've got cause, risk factors and treatment information for cold sores too.

Learn, or help your students learn, about dentistry.

Dental quizzes for students: We have quite a number of dental quizzes (both free and advertising-free), intended for students of all age groups and levels.

Lighthearted animations about dental topics.

Turkey breath: It's not just people who can have halitosis.

Penguin teeth whitening: Let our huddle of penguins give you a heads-up about whitening your teeth.

Electric toothbrushes: Got a problem brusher. Maybe this animation will give them some motivation.

Presidents with braces: Who knew how many Presidents had been orthodontic patients?