Dental Health

Every health-conscious parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for kids – and plenty of us adults also snack on too many sweet snacks and beverages. Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high calorie content, many Monkton parents want to limit the sugar in their children’s diets. Obviously, there…

Throbbing toothache pain for anyone can be completely unbearable. At the very least, milder toothache pain can cause you to avoid certain foods. Severe toothache pain can be positively debilitating, forcing men and women to go to extreme measures to assuage the pain. The most frequent causes of a toothache include infection, decay, injury, or…

For optimal dental health, everyone should be visiting their dentist twice a year for consistent cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also important that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about any medications that…

While poor oral hygiene is the most frequent cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or exacerbate the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…

Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or damaged bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are uncommonly efficient at eroding enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite strong. But so are ice and hard candy, and…

Bad breath comes from a variety of sources. Your dentist can help investigate and find solutions to your oral health issues. Schedule a general dentistry appointment at Hereford Dental Health today.

Want to keep your smile healthy for life? Practice good oral hygiene, eat right and schedule regular checkups with your dentist.
Call Hereford Dental Health for a general or cosmetic dentistry appointment. We provide experienced care in Monkton.

Improving your oral hygiene doesn’t have to take a lot of time. In fact, you can establish a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Craig Longenecker with Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS writing to offer my patients in White Hall, Sparks, and Hereford 6 straightforward ways to…

Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are enthusiastic about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause troubles. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…

The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Parkton families…