This Hereford Dental Health post takes a look at the importance of human saliva. It may seem like a gross subject, but saliva is vital for dental health. Saliva is a clear liquid secreted by several glands in the mouth. It’s mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Do My Teeth Look Bigger? Porcelain Veneers in Monkton
A well-designed dental veneer does not make your teeth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the teeth. If you have teeth with damage,…
Root Canal in Monkton? It Doesn’t Have to Hurt
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
You know that saying, ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something unpleasant? At Hereford Dental Health in Monkton, we believe root canals don’t have to be painful. In fact many of our patients report minimal discomfort. Root canal (endodontic) procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is no…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Life is busy for many Monkton residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are postponed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter or you realize that you’ve had a…
Want Whiter Teeth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth whitening has become very popular as an affordable, easy way to brighten your smile with little effort and no pain. Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS can help you understand your options for teeth whitening and the effects you may expect from various teeth whitening options. Over the counter whitening systems can give varied effects,…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you ever taken an unanticipated trip to the grocery store looking completely disheveled in a rush to pick up an emergency item–say, cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
It’s not just about looks. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. (See http://www.aacd.com for complete survey results.) Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Hereford Dental Health – Craig…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Let’s talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the problems with your teeth prevent you? This is a frustrating condition for people young and old.…
Why You Need A Local Dentist, Monkton
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Our practice, Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, offers family dentistry, general dentistry and many cosmetic dental services. If you have a family and are looking for a family dentist, give us a call at . If you live in the Monkton area, it is wise to choose a local dentist for your family…
Missing Pieces In The Mouth Puzzle For Parkton
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to recognize with 32 pieces missing. A 50-piece Kitten puzzle will probably still give warm fuzzies without 3 or 4 pieces in place. But, A 32-piece dental puzzle is just not complete without ALL of the pieces. If you’re missing teeth, cutting your mouth on chipped edges…
