Is a Dental Crown Painful? Everything You Need to Know Before Your Procedure

Overview If a dentist recommends a crown for a tooth one of the initial questions that people ask is “Is a dental crown painful?” It’s a common question particularly if you’ve never experienced restorative dentistry prior to. However, the advancements in dentistry, dental equipment and local anesthesia and non-invasive methods have made the process of […]

Conscious Sedation Dentistry in Lees Summit MO – Summit Village Family Dental

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For most patients, a trip to the dentist provokes anxiety, fear, or even terror. It could be the sound of instruments, a dislike of needles, or a bad experience in the past. Whatever it is, dental phobia exists—and more than you ever realised. That’s why Summit Village Family Dental in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, takes great pride […]

Can I Drink Alcohol After a Root Canal?

After a root canal, it’s pretty common to wonder if you can have a drink. The short answer? It’s best to skip alcohol until the area’s healed up—usually at least 48 hours, but sometimes longer depending on how you’re recovering and what meds you’ve been given. Drinking too early can mess with healing and might […]