What is Bone Grafting?
If you’ve ever lost a permanent tooth or had a permanent tooth extracted, you probably had a prosthetic tooth put in its place. But if you lost a tooth and didn’t see a…
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What to Expect When Getting Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers Understood In addition to completely transforming the look of your smile for the better, dental veneers are a great way to protect the surface…
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How to Address Dental Anxiety
While statistics vary greatly, there’s one thing we know about dental anxiety: you aren’t alone. As a broad estimate, one in four patients experiences dental anxiety that ranges from general nervousness to debilitating fear that…
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What to Do If You Experience a Dental Emergency
When a dental emergency happens, it can be very frightening. Knowing what to do in case of an emergency can improve your outcome. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps…
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How to Care for Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth, your dentist may recommend dental implants as a long-term solution. Dental implants offer several advantages over alternative treatments, such as increased durability, a more natural look, and no…
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How Does Sedation Dentistry Work?
Everyone will need to visit the dentist at some time or another, whether for a routine cleaning or a procedure, such as repairing a damaged tooth. But some individuals have anxiety or even…
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How to Care for Dental Veneers
If you are the recipient of new dental veneers, you may be pleased to learn that the same steps you take every day to care for your natural teeth will also help protect…
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What Happens When You Leave a Cracked Tooth Untreated?
What Happens When You Leave a Cracked Tooth Untreated? The sooner a cracked tooth is treated by a dentist, the better. Over time, cracked teeth can lead to bigger dental problems. Bacteria can get into…
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How Long Does It Take for Dental Implants to Settle?
How Long Does It Take for Dental Implants to Settle? Dental implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth, making them a popular alternative to dentures or bridgework. The process of getting dental implants is…
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What Should I Expect When I Get an Extraction
“Tooth extraction” sounds scary, but thanks to modern medicine, you won’t feel a thing. Hear it firsthand from Dr. Slater herself in today’s AskTheDentist.
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