Evans Street Dental Center Blog

Dentures are life-changing prosthetics that can take your smile from barely to completely functional. That’s why, according to the Simmons National Consumer Survey and U.S. Census data, an estimated 41 million Americans have them! While they’re a reliable, tried-and-true substitute for your natural teeth, they aren’t able to grow and change alongside your mouth and bone structure, meaning they’ll need to be refitted, relined, and eventually replaced. Read on to learn what the relining process looks like and how it works.

Since dentists have been using nitrous oxide (also called laughing gas) for almost two centuries, sedation dentistry is nothing new. Many people feel a great deal of stress and anxiety over routine dental appointments. In fact, an estimated 9% to 15% of Americans skip scheduling dental appointments for that very reason. In some cases, sedation dentistry is a solution to dental anxiety. Read on for five signs that sedation dentistry might be right for you.

If you’re going on a vacation this summer, you probably have a checklist of everything you need to prepare before you go. Thankfully, there’s one thing you can do to take something off of your mind—see your dentist before you go.

By getting a checkup before you go, you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Here’s how your dentist can help you do that.

If you’ve been to the dentist to discuss tooth replacement options, you may have been convinced to give dental implants a try. It’s only natural: they’re strong, realistic, and outlast other tooth replacement options by a matter of two to one.

However, dental implants also require a few things to work well, like a healthy jaw. That can mean that you might need to get some kind of surgical procedure before the dental implants can actually be put in. Here are a few examples.

Dental implants are considered the best tooth replacement option on the market by the majority of dental professionals. By inserting biocompatible titanium steel posts into the jaw, the entire tooth is replaced from root to crown. This unique feature provides incomparable stability and reliability. Additionally, this advanced tooth loss solution not only looks completely lifelike but returns the full functionality of having a complete set of teeth, such as speaking clearly and eating with ease. But are there certain foods that are best for dental implants? Read on to find out!

For some reason, root canals have gotten a little bit of a bad rap—most people associate them with pain and misery, but that reputation isn’t even remotely deserved! As a matter of fact, there are a lot of misunderstandings about how root canals make people feel. If you have one coming up soon, here’s some more information about them.

If your dentist has recently informed you that your problem tooth is going to need to undergo root canal therapy, you might already be feeling a little anxious about the procedure. But despite anything you’ve heard through the grapevine or seen on television, root canal therapy is actually good news, and you shouldn’t shy away from undergoing the procedure. Keep reading to learn a little more about the process and how it promotes a future healthy smile.

If your dentist has recommended root canal therapy to save a compromised tooth, don’t panic! Let’s face it, the procedure has a bad reputation for being painful, but much of what you’ve heard probably isn’t true. Don’t risk losing your tooth to inaccurate information. Here are the facts behind 4 common root canal myths to calm your nerves and keep an extraction at bay. 

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Dentures have been used for generations to treat tooth loss. Advancements in dentistry allow them to look and feel more natural than ever. Although they are durable and will fit your mouth like a glove, you won’t be able to savor a juicy steak right away. It can take a few days to get used to eating with your new set of teeth. Here are 8 tips to make the transition period easier.

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Not only can tooth loss impact the appearance of your grin, but it can also affect your overall quality of life. However, dentures can provide the life-changing restorations you need to have a smile you can enjoy. Though they are one of the most popular tooth-replacement options out there, several misconceptions might make you hesitate to receive them. Read on as we debunk some of the common myths about dentures and explain what you should expect from your treatment!