Most Parkton residents don’t often think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually. The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made of…
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as critical to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Monkton parents we meet at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out….
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Hereford Dental Health in Monkton and Dr. Craig Longenecker are committed to helping patients throughout the White Hall, Sparks, and Hereford neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we are offering…
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging,…
Your child’s smartphone or tablet could be another critical tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene habits. A mobile app called Toothsavers was introduced in 2014 by a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health. In the exciting Toothsavers game (designed for ages 3 – 6) children try to save characters from an evil…
Many health-conscious individuals in the Parkton area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help preserve electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those pearly whites are more susceptible to…
In today’s Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. Craig Longenecker and I want all expectant Maryland mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential…
Do you have a son or daughter that plays Monkton youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, and basketball can be very risky for your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are…
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are important because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Craig Longenecker encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing…
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Hereford Dental Health in Monkton and Dr. Craig Longenecker are committed to helping patients throughout the White Hall, Sparks, and Hereford neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we are offering…
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