Dan's Dentistry Blog

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to The Dentist

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Are you looking forward to your next visit to your dentist? For many people, the answer to this question is probably negative. Don’t worry. It is pretty standard for people to be jittery whenever they have to go for a dental appointment. Anxiety is quite common in children as well. However, it doesn’t have to be such a challenging event for your or your children. You can take specific steps to make dental visits less stressful and, therefore, a more wholesome experience for you and your family. Read More»

What Are Your Replacement Options Post Tooth Extraction?

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Do you have crowded teeth, cavities, or severely damaged teeth? Your dentist may recommend tooth extraction, which entails completely removing the affected tooth or teeth. And while this treatment option will help sort your issue, most people tend to be concerned about their tooth replacement options post the procedure. Depending on your case and as evaluated by your dentist, tooth replacement may not be necessary. However, replacing your extracted tooth has several benefits. Read More»

Dentures Meet Dental Implants: The Best of Both Worlds

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When it comes to replacing all your teeth, dentures might seem like the default option. There are downsides to dentures, largely related to the fact that they sit atop your gums and palate, meaning they can slip out of position. Your gums and palate will progressively (although subtly) change shape, which is a natural part of ageing, and dentures will need to be occasionally relined to ensure a continuing good fit. Read More»

Complete Dentures: Your Questions Answered

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This article answers some common questions you may have about being fitted with a set of complete dentures. Read on to find out everything you need to know! What is a complete set of dentures? Dentures are prosthetic replacements for all the teeth in your mouth. A complete set of dentures is a dental appliance designed to replace all the natural teeth present in an arch (upper or lower). As well as looking aesthetically pleasing, complete dentures are functional. Read More»

Should You Be Sedated for Your Upcoming Root Canal?

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So many misconceptions about root canal treatments are based on outdated information. Perhaps your parents or grandparents had a root canal when they were younger, and found that the process resulted in some pain. That may have been true a few decades ago, but times have changed. The precision of the technique, along with advancements in methods and tools, means that after your jaw has been numbed, you won’t feel a thing. Read More»