If you’ve lost a tooth or two, you may find yourself wondering, ‘Am I suitable for dental implants?’. Strength, longevity, and natural appearance are among the best-known benefits of dental implants, so it’s no wonder they’re often the gold standard in tooth replacement. If you’re wondering how dental implants are done, you’ve come to the right blog. We’ll walk you […]
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In the battle of dental implants vs dentures, dental implants often win. The next best thing to natural teeth, implants are a permanent solution that you never have to remove. Technically speaking, a dental implant is a titanium screw surgically placed into the jawbone to support a dental crown. However, when someone speaks of a ‘dental implant’, they’re often referring […]
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Sleep apnea and poor oral health can go hand-in-hand. Although sleep apnea is a respiratory disorder, you can sometimes trace its cause back to bruxism — aka that irritating condition (usually brought on by stress) where you involuntarily grind or clench your teeth, especially during sleep. If you’ve caught yourself clenching your jaw a lot lately and you’ve been experiencing […]
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There’s nothing good about periodontal disease. Not only does it wreak havoc on teeth and gums, but it also looks — and smells — bad. However serious periodontal disease (sometimes called ‘periodontitis’) is, it’s a fairly common condition that you can manage with a good treatment plan. Let’s talk about periodontal disease, how it affects your health, and what periodontal […]
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Dentists don’t perform tooth extractions unless they’re absolutely necessary — so it may come as a surprise that they sometimes do them for cosmetic reasons. In the midst of a dental emergency, extraction is a last resort option for dental decay or damage beyond repair. If an infection cannot be cured with antibiotics or root canal treatment, extraction can become […]
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What’s on your Christmas wish list this year? If all you want for Christmas is your two front teeth shining merry and bright, you’ve come to the right place. Imagine wowing family and friends with a smile up to eight shades brighter than the one you wore a year ago. With a premium teeth-whitening treatment from Stanley St. Dental, you […]
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At Stanley St. Dental, our clinic door is always open for all kinds of luxury treatments. While we could never undersell the importance of a dental checkup and clean, limiting yourself solely to this service is like only ever receiving a facial at a beauty bar. Dentistry is so much more than counting teeth and filling cavities — it also […]
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Following Invisalign® treatment or similar cosmetic work, you may be all smiles in the short term — but knowing how to clean retainers will ensure a healthy long-term glow. So long as you maintain them correctly, retainers will work to hold teeth in position — without causing further complications. Before we dive into all things retainer care, let’s return to […]
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Dental anxiety is a common issue that affects many people, causing them to avoid essential dental care. Whether it’s the fear of pain, the sound of dental instruments, or past traumatic experiences, these sore spots can make even a simple checkup and cleaning feel overwhelming. While dental anxiety is common and completely understandable, it’s also important to address it so […]
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As your local holistic dentist, Stanley St. Dental prides itself on looking beyond the mouth. Periodontal gum disease, bad breath, bruxism, or sleep apnea — these are all conditions that often have far-reaching health impacts. Today, we’re taking a closer look at sleep apnea and how — despite being a sleep disorder — its origins may stem from poor oral […]
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