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Love Your Smile
ByadminThere is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth. This is a great time for Parkton men, women, and teens to get deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS in…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
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Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
ByadminAs if you needed another reason to keep your gums in first-rate condition. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that cause periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that contribute to chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas gingivalis…
The Tea And Teeth Question
ByadminWhat do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. I’m Dr. Craig Longenecker of Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS. Today, let’s talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages including tea. Over…
When Style And Oral Health Collide
ByadminOral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Monkton, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. Craig Longenecker, a dentist serving the Sparks, Hereford, and White Hall areas. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they look at the possible dangerous consequences. First,…