Doing Dentistry in Phases

The normal order of restoring a mouth is:

Treat any of your toothaches, pains, and/or infections by root canals or extractions.
Get a complete exam, x-rays, and consultation with your dentist about treatment options, priorities, phases, and the order of treatment.
By your hygienist get an initial professional prophylaxis (cleaning) or full mouth debridement (FMD), if your teeth have extra heavy deposits.
Treat any bad teeth with root canals or extractions and bone grafts.
Treat any periodontal (gum) disease with non-surgical root planing and localized Arestin antibiotic therapy. This is done by your hygienist, usually after your dentist anesthetizes the gums.
Restore your teeth with extensive breakdown from decay with build-up fillings and crowns. Repair your lesser decayed teeth will resin fillings. Replace your missing teeth. in phases by treating the entire mouth, half of the mouth, a fourth of the mouth, or by a few teeth at a time.