Understanding the Various Stages of Periodontal (Gum) Disease
January 25, 2023

Understanding the Various Stages of Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Periodontal (or gum) disease affects more than half of all adults in the United States, although not all cases of gum disease are the same. The three phases of gum disease that are most frequently used to define it, along with each stage’s signs and symptoms, will be covered in this blog post from The

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What is a normal recovery after a dental implant?
December 30, 2022

What is a normal recovery after a dental implant?

You may be wondering what to expect from the healing process if you recently obtained a dental implant in Merton. How long will it take you to resume your regular activities? Should you anticipate experiencing mouth pain a week following surgery? Whether you got your implant from our office or not, the staff at The

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What to look for when choosing a new dentist
November 28, 2022

What to look for when choosing a new dentist

Choosing a new dentist for yourself and your family is not an easy decision if you don’t know what to look for. Often times patients who move locations, change insurances or left their previous dentist may put off finding a new local dentist until they experience dental pain, tooth sensitivity or notice a change in

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Can I Overcome my Dental Phobia?
October 26, 2022

Can I Overcome my Dental Phobia?

Every one of us either has a phobia or heard that someone has it, but what is a phobia? A phobia is a type of disorder, in which you’re afraid of something or a situation. We all know people who are afraid of insects, darkness, or heights. But is being afraid of dentists a phobia?

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