Losing a tooth can significantly impact not only our ability to chew but also our confidence and self-esteem. Fortunately, dental technology has made remarkable strides in restorative dentistry, offering a revolutionary solution: dental implants. At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we understand the importance of a complete and radiant smile, and our team…
Dental Implants
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some factors that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction required? Will I need to have a bone graft (and/or…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on critical behaviors that affect oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two vital habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to preserve a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is necessary…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to…
Wear A Crown In Parkton
Some Monkton residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is…
Pamper Yourself With Professional Teeth Whitening
Do you ever treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and leave feeling relaxed and refreshed? Perhaps you get a massage or have dinner at a nice Parkton restaurant. Have you ever thought about getting your teeth whitened? You get to relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a bright smile when you leave.…
Smile Like You Mean It!
Hello Monkton friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you need a smile makeover. Don’t be embarrassed! Here at Hereford Dental…
Smile Perfection
“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” – Author Unknown We are devoted to perfection at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS where we create perfect smiles for our smile makeover patients. Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers at…
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Do I need to change my flossing technique for a dental implant? Before you got an implant, hopefully, you were brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. If you wear dentures, you should have been cleaning them with a denture paste and brush the soft tissues in your mouth. A permanent dental implant…
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and now hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and recover that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the optimal replacement for both the root and crown of a…
