Keeping your teeth clean is a critical factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the advantages of visiting Hereford Dental Health typically is receiving a thorough tooth cleaning and a review of your brushing practices. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth at your twice-yearly dental check-up.…
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Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some of our Hereford Dental Health patients considering whether to get a tooth implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions frequently asked…
Are You Smiling?
Hello Monkton! Welcome to Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, and we have been here serving the Parkton area since 1998. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep our…
Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Craig Longenecker and I want to tell you about Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic.…
5 Reasons To See Dr. Longenecker
When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon find that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us once in a while skip this needed habit. Studies show that around 68% of people report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they truly never floss. Skipping the dedicated flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and bring about expensive…
Dental Checkup: How Often?
When was the last time you had a dental checkup? Most men and women need a dental check-up every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Craig Longenecker, DDS, of Hereford Dental Health…
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over traditional dentures. At Hereford Dental Health we understand that our patients may need this reliable denture option. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the…
You Be The Judge
If you are researching smile redesigns, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 410-357-0099 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Longenecker of Hereford Dental Health…
What Is A Canted Midline?
Dr. Craig Longenecker considers many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The skilled cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line…