Archive:  2025

24
Oct
2025

How to manage dental anxiety before a root canal

by Riverside Heights Dental October 24th, 2025 in Dental Services
Dental anxiety before a root canal is common but it can be managed. For instance, before a root canal, our Surrey patients listen to music or audio books. Others meditate or bring a friend. If the anxiety feels too much, oral sedation can help, too.
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24
Sep
2025

What patients should know about dental implant recovery

by Riverside Heights Dental September 24th, 2025 in Dental Implants
Dental implants are Surrey dentists’ best, long-term solution for missing teeth. After implant surgery, the gums take several weeks to heal while the implant takes several months to integrate with the jawbone. Adding an abutment takes a few more weeks, then a tooth can be restored.
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22
Aug
2025

What are partial crowns?

by Riverside Heights Dental August 22nd, 2025 in Dental Services
Partial dental crowns in Surrey are used to protect a tooth when there’s still a lot of healthy, natural tooth left.
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24
Jul
2025

Understanding gum graft surgery and recovery expectations

by Riverside Heights Dental July 24th, 2025 in Dental Services
Gum surgery at our Surrey dental clinic fixes issues caused by gum recession. This includes exposed tooth roots, decay and loss, as well as aesthetic concerns. Recovery is generally easy and only takes a couple of weeks.
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23
Jun
2025

Benefits of oral sedation in dentistry

by Riverside Heights Dental June 23rd, 2025 in Dental Services
When it’s time to see the dentist, sedation for Surrey patients who feel anxious can make the difference between getting the care they need or going without.
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24
May
2025

Common issues discovered during dental examination - beyond cavities

by Riverside Heights Dental May 24th, 2025 in Dental Health
The most common issues discovered during dental exams by Surrey dentists include gum disease, bruxism, failing fillings and oral cancer.
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24
Apr
2025

Tips on choosing the right dental crown

by Riverside Heights Dental April 24th, 2025 in Dental Services
Dental crown choices range from strong and durable gold crowns in the back of the mouth, to beautiful, natural-looking porcelain crowns in the front. Plus there are metal-porcelain crowns that combine strength with aesthetics.
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20
Mar
2025

What's involved with gum surgery for receding gums

by Riverside Heights Dental March 20th, 2025 in Dental Services
There are two types of gum surgery Surrey dentists perform: connective tissue graft and free gingival graft. Both address issues with gum recession. Surgery takes about 2 hours and recovery is generally one to two weeks.
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21
Feb
2025

How to achieve a smooth recovery after tooth extraction

by Riverside Heights Dental February 21st, 2025 in Dental Health
Follow this list of dos and don’ts from your Surrey dental clinic after a tooth extraction. It contains important info about diet, medication and after-care tips to ensure a smooth recovery.
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Orthodontic braces can give you brand new confidence, plus they can fix misalignment issues that affect speaking, eating, oral hygiene and jaw joint pain (TMJ).
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