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…
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it helps with living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the…
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….
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…
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….
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…
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Longenecker recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A…
Most parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get sufficient amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your dentist. The…
One of the developments in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received traditional veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to sacrifice a healthy tooth structure. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers are a less invasive procedure for…
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Monkton, Maryland looking for a smile makeover and need family dentistry, whole health dentistry, cosmetic dentistry or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.”…
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