If you are like most web users, you have probably noticed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. At Hereford Dental Health, we ask that you be cautious with your teeth and view these offers with skepticism. Some show a ‘real Sparks mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen

Keeping your teeth clean is a critical factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the advantages of visiting Hereford Dental Health typically is receiving a thorough tooth cleaning and a review of your brushing practices. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth at your twice-yearly dental check-up.…
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?

Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some of our Hereford Dental Health patients considering whether to get a tooth implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions frequently asked…
Are You Smiling?

Hello Monkton! Welcome to Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, and we have been here serving the Parkton area since 1998. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep our…
Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care

Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Craig Longenecker and I want to tell you about Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic.…
5 Reasons To See Dr. Longenecker

When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon find that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably…
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over traditional dentures. At Hereford Dental Health we understand that our patients may need this reliable denture option. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the…
What Is A Canted Midline?

Dr. Craig Longenecker considers many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The skilled cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line…
Are Your Teeth black?

…probably not. But tooth color is probably something you have been concerned about. One of our primary concerns at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS is ensuring that our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. But beyond just the health aspect, I also strive to help our patients achieve beautiful smiles that they can be…
What Sets Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Apart?

At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. When patients…