In Monkton, Maryland a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS located at 16928 York Rd Monkton, Maryland 21111 tries to discourage that image with understanding staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries…
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play an important role in Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS cosmetic dentistry. A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth. Dental crowns are used for several common dental problems: An old crown that is damaged…
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are fixed dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy…
Hello gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help safeguard your smile from decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can be beneficial in removing bits of food from the…
At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, Dr. Craig Longenecker is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as challenging as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of…
I’m Craig Longenecker of Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS in Monkton. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Monkton area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants…
General dentists in the Monkton area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Monkton general dentist will refer you to a local Parkton specialist or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Parkton area: Endodontists Endodontists…
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this message, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base…
I’m Craig Longenecker. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Monkton, Maryland since 1998. I have found amazing people in this community. At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we focus on three important things as we endeavor to be your dental provider of choice. Family We want to be the dental practice families trust…
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