Dental Health

Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Parkton. At Hereford Dental Health serving Parkton, Monkton and Sparks, we encourage our patients to enhance their smiles in the healthiest way. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Unfortunately, these piercings and the jewelry they use can lead to serious…

A healthy smile needs decay-free teeth and healthy gums, as well as a strong jawbone. Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. At Hereford Dental Health serving Parkton, Monkton and Sparks, we’ve seen a variety of issues in our patients’ jaw health. Today’s post looks at bone recession. Occasionally, a patient…

At Hereford Dental Health in Monkton, we discuss cavities a lot. We feel that having a better understanding of exactly what a cavity is will help you take better care of your pearly whites. Cavities can also be called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged in the hard surface, tiny openings…

The team at Hereford Dental Health in Monkton would like to share with you some insights about halitosis. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be embarrassing when it happens. Poor oral hygiene is often the cause. Make sure you schedule your preventive visits and teeth cleaning with us twice a year. Brushing just the teeth may not…

At Hereford Dental Health near Sparks, we want to raise awareness of the importance of athletic mouth protection. Patients should think of custom mouthguards as a critical part of their protective gear. Did you know- over 5 million teeth are knocked out per year? Many of these dental traumas happen on the playing field or…

If your tooth chips or breaks,  call Hereford Dental Health as soon as possible. Otherwise, your risk further damage or possible infection. Early treatment can help save your smile. Treatment for a chipped tooth depends on how severely it is damaged. Only your dentist can determine the needed treatment, so call as soon as you can.…