When people in the Parkton area think of diet and oral health, they commonly think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these harmful sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the trouble. The typical American…
Hello! Welcome to the Hereford Dental Health dental blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our outstanding Monkton dental practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly. My name is Craig Longenecker, DDS. I…
Many people mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to insufficient brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your Monkton dentist can help you identify the cause of your issue and discuss how to cure bad breath. Your diet dramatically influences your breath. Because foods begin to be digested the…
Hello Sparks! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Hereford Dental Health blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the…
Hello Parkton dental blog visitors. I am Dr. Craig Longenecker of Hereford Dental Health. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by performing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that influence this…
If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, get your teeth bleached at Hereford Dental Health for a dazzling stain free smile.
These days Parkton residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at Hereford…
Are you a Parkton area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Monkton people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to…
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by any White Hall cosmetic dental practice? Many Monkton residents who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry chose to use sedation. Though the terms “sleep dentistry” and “oral conscious sedation” are often…
Since our teeth don’t ‘grow’ and the enamel is not comprised of living cells, sometimes we forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded that they have active nerves when we have a toothache or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy….
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