This is a question we get asked more often than you might think. Lots of people want veneers (check out our Instagram before-and-afters to see why) but, at a glance, they can sound a little scary. After all, prepped veneers involve shaving a small amount of the natural tooth enamel… Read More…
Why did you make an appointment at Stanley Dentistry? “I started the process of Invisalign through my career — I felt [my career] necessitated better presentation of myself because everyone judged me by first impressions. So, I needed to show myself in the best possible way. I came in [to… Read More…
Post-quarantine, we’ve had a lot of patients call and ask us about cosmetic dentistry options. They want to know more about the cosmetic procedures we do, like gum contouring, bonding, and Britegums. At first, we were just thrilled to have more patients coming in. This has been a hard time… Read More…
What brought you to Stanley Dentistry? “My name is Beth Griffin and I’m from Lumberton, North Carolina. In my younger years, I didn’t really have a smile. We grew up on a farm and mom didn’t really introduce a toothbrush or toothpaste — none of that stuff. I guess, eating… Read More…
Your head hurts, you have a fever, and, weirdly enough, you have a toothache. You might think those three things are unrelated but, chances are, you’re probably suffering from a sinus infection. Sinus infections occur when a virus or bacteria wreak havoc on the sinuses, causing painful congestion and inflammation…. Read More…
Most dental practices only offer the implant post. Patients then have to go from dentist to dentist searching for cosmetic dentistry. At Stanley Dentistry we do it all! We use state-of-the-art technology to completely restore your smile from start to finish in as little as one day. How was your… Read More…
We’ll keep showing up for you “We know that these past few weeks have been the most challenging that many of us have seen in our lifetime. In our twenty-five year history, we’ve seen a lot of changes but the uncertainty and complexity facing us now seem bigger than ever…. Read More…
What is pregnancy gingivitis? “Pregnancy gingivitis is inflammation of the gums that comes from a surge in hormones. It can be many different hormones but progesterone is the number one cause of it. It [progesterone] causes red, swollen, irritated gums. That’s called pregnancy gingivitis. It can turn into something even… Read More…
If you had braces earlier in life and now, once again, have some dental misalignment, is it possible to get Invisalign? Absolutely. This is actually a really common phenomenon in our office. After orthodontic treatment, you have to be diligent about either getting a permanent retainer or wearing your removable… Read More…
What are the different parts of a dental implants? “Hi, Dr. Robert Stanley, Smile Engineer here. I want to tell you ‘What is a dental implant?’ A dental implant has three parts — so I have a model here to help illustrate it. The top part is the part you… Read More…
Why did you come into Stanley Dentistry? “So I was looking to get veneers done. I went online and looked up reviews about good practices in the area. I saw that this practice had such good reviews so I came in and they gave me my options. So, I came… Read More…
Adults getting metal braces “Hi, Dr. Bobbi here at Stanley Dentistry. We have many adults in our practice who would like to straighten their teeth and, for one reason or another, clear aligners are not an option for them. Are you an adult who would like to straighten your… Read More…