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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

If you’re a candidate for dental crowns, chances are you’re familiar with the long wait times. However high-quality the prosthetics turn out to be, the one- to two-week period between ordering and receiving them can be a drag. But what if we told you there’s no longer a need to wear temporary crowns or dental veneers, let alone wait around ..read more

If you’re considering undergoing teeth-whitening treatment, chances are you’ve at least Googled your options. There’s the option no dentist would get behind — over-the-counter teeth-whitening strips — and then there are the dentist-approved treatments available at any clinic: in-chair procedures and take-home kits. In this blog, we’re breaking down each option so you can make an informed decision about your ..read more

Unless you’re a child, your set of pearly whites isn’t going to regenerate. This is the set you’ve got for life, so you should — in turn — set them up for life with thorough yet gentle dental TLC. That said, sometimes life happens, and you may lose a tooth or two — or even the whole set — to ..read more

If you’ve seen a toothpaste or mouthwash ad on TV, you’re probably familiar with how these products ‘protect against gum disease and gingivitis’. But to the ears of a dentist — who cannot show his face on TV — this (admittedly catchy) tagline sounds about as repetitive as a doctor saying that a ‘mask protects against coronavirus and COVID-19’. While ..read more