People are always trying to find new, more cost-effective ways to enhance their smiles. Sometimes, these creative methods actually work. Baking soda, for example, can kill harmful bacteria in your mouth, protecting your teeth from decay. But there are a lot of home remedies and off-brand dental solutions that don’t… Read More…
Your dentist tells you that you need a dental implant. You go to the oral surgeon she recommended and he places an implant. For seven years, the implant works perfectly and doesn’t hurt at all. And then, one morning while eating breakfast, the crown on your implant comes off. A… Read More…
Every day, we see countless patients who’re tired of their dental struggles. They’re tired of getting countless fillings, root canals, and crowns. They’re tired of how much it all costs and how painful it all is. They’re tired of not having a smile that they can feel proud to show… Read More…
You have an oral surgery procedure coming up soon and you’re both nervous and excited. You’re nervous because it’s surgery but you’re excited because it means a better, healthier smile. The words “oral surgery” can sound a little scary but in all actuality, the procedures that fall under this umbrella… Read More…
If you’ve been to our office, you probably already know that our motto at Stanley Dentistry is “Find Your Smile.” Those three words are everywhere from our new patient gift bags to the posters on our walls. Our team loves to say it but what does it really mean? And… Read More…
Chances are, you’ve heard the term “root canal” more than a few times but do you know what a root canal really entails? In today’s society, root canals are synonymous with one thing: pain. A majority of people seem to believe that root canals are painful and difficult for both… Read More…
In the US, around forty million people regularly have migraines. Worldwide, that number is closer to one billion. According to the National Headache Foundation, migraines are the #2 cause of disability worldwide. Migraines are a phenomenon that negatively affects so many people yet 16 million sufferers in the US alone… Read More…
At Stanley Dentistry, we loving giving back to the Wake County community in any way we can. We decided that this summer, we would focus our outreach efforts on our furry friends in need. Post COVID-19 life has been hard for a lot of people — which means it’s also… Read More…
Think you have an ear infection? The pain may actually be stemming from issues with your jaw. As strange as it sounds, ear pain and the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) are intricately connected. The TMJ connects your jawbone to your skull and allows you to eat and talk. It’s located near… Read More…
Does your jaw click when you’re talking or eating? Do you wake up in the morning to a sore or “locked” jaw? Are you suffering from persistent ear pain that your doctor can’t diagnose? If you answered “yes” to even one of those questions, there may be a problem with… Read More…
For what feels like the millionth morning in a row, you wake up with a sore jaw, a painful headache, and facial pain. You’ve gone to your dentist and your general doctor about the problem but they’ve yet to give you a real, solid solution. Your dentist gave you a… Read More…
Chances are, going to see the dentist is not at the top of your to-do list. Most people don’t necessarily enjoy their trips to the dentist — even if they understand that they’re necessary. While modern-day dentistry may still make some people uncomfortable, there have been huge improvements over the… Read More…