Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen

Your Maryland Dentist And Cleaning Your Teeth.

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.…

Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?

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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…

Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care

Make sure to take out silver fillings in Hereford.

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.…

3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly

Reasons to floss your teeth and make an appointment with Hereford Dental Health.

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…

The Five Stages of a Cavity

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You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy…

What is Dental Sleep Medicine?

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What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, intermittent delays in breathing…

Did You Know That You Can Change the Shape of Your Gums?

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Most dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve the appearance of your smile. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, correct damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you understand how much gum shape adds or detracts from the appearance of your smile?…