Evans Street Dental Blog

If wisdom teeth are so wise, why do they get kicked out of almost every place they show up? As nice as it’d be for them to stick around, there often just isn’t enough room. Wisdom teeth extractions are common procedures that can spare a patient pain and protect the results of orthodontic treatments, but most people get them removed in early adulthood.

If you’ve finally decided that you’re sick of these troublesome molars when you’re a bit older than that, or if you were never able to have them removed in your youth, then don’t worry! Wisdom teeth can be removed at any age, but the process might be different for patients with more years under their belts. Here’s what you can expect when getting your wisdom teeth removed when you’re past your early twenties.

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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