We hear this a lot: “What’s the point of cosmetic dentistry?” For some, it seems like an unnecessary luxury. Things like fillings and root canals fight infection but veneers are “just for looks.” With this sort of thinking, cosmetic dentistry becomes a waste of money. If it doesn’t treat something… Read More…

We hear a lot of questions about dental health from our patients: “How do I get rid of bad breath?”,“When do I need my wisdom teeth removed?”,“Will my veneers stain?” Those, we anticipate — we’re a dental office after all. We love helping patients understand their oral health better. What… Read More…

You step outside the Stanley Dentistry office with your brand new veneers and stop by a Target on your way home, in search of new toothpaste that will help maintain your teeth’s new, bright and shiny appearance. After investing in your new smile, you want to keep your pearly whites… Read More…

For new parents, thumb-sucking may not seem too bad. A baby with a thumb-sucking habit can mean fewer restless nights and random temper-tantrums. Unlike with a pacifier, babies who suck their thumbs never lose or break their built-in self-soothers. Night or day, a thumb-sucker yields the ability to calm themselves… Read More…

For many teens nowadays, getting their wisdom teeth removed is as much of a given as having to get braces. Compared to fifty years ago, the popularity of wisdom teeth removal has skyrocketed. Even in the last decade, more and more dentists are recommending that teens and young adults get… Read More…

No matter how good your oral hygiene routine is, chances are you’ve experienced bad breath (also known as halitosis) at least a few times in your life. Although no one wants to hear it, most everyone has the occasional burst of bad breath thanks to certain foods and less than… Read More…

If you’ve spent the money to get the pearly white smile that veneers can offer, you probably want that smile to last. Fortunately, when done correctly, veneers can keep looking great for decades. Many of our veneers patients have zero complications years after getting them. However, it’s important to remember… Read More…

It’s every parent’s nightmare: braces. Millions of moms and dads dread having to buy their kids traditional braces. This isn’t just because they’re expensive (which they are) but also because braces make life hard for both parent and child. Even with the innovative technology of today, braces wearers still have… Read More…

Let’s face it: gums are strange. The pink, soft connector between our teeth and our jaw bones is important, of course, but a lot of our patients here at Stanley Dentistry don’t understand it too well. We all know that taking care of our gums is important for overall dental… Read More…

Everyone wants a straighter smile but, for many people, traditional braces just aren’t an option. Whether for aesthetic or commitment reasons, lots of our patients decide against getting braces. For a long time, there wasn’t another option in terms of straightening teeth until 1997 when Zia Chishti patented a little… Read More…

Stanley Dentistry isn’t about teeth. It’s about changing lives one smile at a time.

Chances are when you hear the word “dentures,” a singular image comes to mind: fake, glueable teeth that have a tendency to fall out at the most inopportune moments. It’s a sad but true fact: most people have a limited understanding of the different forms dentures can take. Looking back,… Read More…