If you have claustrophobia, you forego cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without participating in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is…
Family Dentistry
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Parkton area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when they help you find…
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker…
Schedule Your Coronation
We treat all of our patients royally here at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Parkton, Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS is the best place to…
Not Too Late To Get Them Straight
Are you an adult in Monkton with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? It’s not too late to straighten your teeth—and there are more types of braces available than ever before. Perhaps you are not familiar with the latest types of braces. Here is a quick rundown.…
Same-Day Tooth Pain Relief
When you have a toothache, that’s all you can think about. It makes it challenging to handle your everyday tasks. If the tooth starts hurting after business hours or on the weekend, you may resign yourself to waiting until a traditional dental practice opens. When others are closed, Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
In 1998, Dr. Craig Longenecker established Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS in Monkton. Dr. Longenecker is a well-respected dental professional dedicated to preventative dentistry. The goal of preventative dentistry is to preserve oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes necessary. In other words, preventing decay, gum disease, and enamel wear.…
You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces
Hello! Welcome to my Monkton dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker…
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also guards tooth nerves against hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity.…
Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have serious health consequences. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an an obstruction that restricts the flow of air in the throat. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse onto the airway. Alcohol use and…
