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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).