If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a conscious effort to avoid showing your teeth in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a meaningful effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling…
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Monkton cosmetic dental practice since 1998. Each one of my Parkton smile makeover patients values their new smiles almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as a dentist in…
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you felt a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Parkton area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material…
Hello! Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most men and women notice their teeth dull as the years go by. But foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age. OTC tooth whitening products like kits, strips, or toothpaste may slightly lighten stains, but for a truly beautiful smile, see Craig Longenecker! If you have…
For those individuals who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS is here for you. Dr.Craig Longenecker has been treating this common problem since 1998. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect…
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s a cost-effective way to enhance your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for a…
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the…
Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Monkton dental patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition of stomatitis is the inflammation of the membranes…
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But are you doing it correctly? Actually, many individuals are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better sustain your oral health and shield your smile from tooth decay and…
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