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.”…
Are you interested in getting a permanent tooth implant but have dental anxiety? Perhaps “anxiety” is putting it mildly. You may be downright terrified. Don’t give up just yet. Hear us out. Placing a dental implant is a type of oral surgery. When patients hear the word “surgery” they sometimes imagine something that is far…
Suspect you might have obstructive sleep apnea? It’s important to see your doctor right away. If left untreated, it can become life-threatening. Does your bed partner tell you that you frequently stop breathing during the night? What if you sleep alone? Here are some signs that you may have sleep apnea: Loud snoring Sudden awakenings Difficulty…
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Parkton area. Unlike conventional removable dentures, complete mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard about dental implants; the tooth replacement…
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of Maryland is no exception. Did you know that several studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth…
1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as detrimental. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum…
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is essential, You’ll never hear one…
Hello Monkton! If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways Sparks residents can dramatically improve their appearance. It is important to realize that not every Parkton smile responds the same to teeth bleaching. The degree of whiteness attained and the treatment…
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most revered physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your smile in the mirror and…
Hello Monkton friends of Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS! When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your Monkton dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have to join a…
Our experienced team at Hereford Dental Health is here to provide answers, support, and exceptional care. Contact us today and discover how personalized dentistry can make a difference.
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