Some Parkton and Monkton dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Modern Dentistry In Monkton

Hi, my name is Craig Longenecker. My team and I at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in Maryland since 1998. One of the vital habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpaste available.…
Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening

Are you thinking about getting braces? Check out all the new types. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces These are sometimes described as ‘braces behind the teeth.’ These braces can be just as effective at realigning adult teeth as the traditional ‘metal and wires’ kind…
Smile Like You Mean It!

Hello Monkton friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you need a smile makeover. Don’t be embarrassed! Here at Hereford Dental…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health

If you have claustrophobia, you forego cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without participating in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is…
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away

What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Parkton area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when they help you find…
Replace Old Silver Fillings

Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker…
Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel

Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, truly should last a lifetime. But just because it’s super heavy-duty doesn’t mean you don’t have to work to take care of it. Here are some helpful tips for keeping enamel…
Smile Perfection

“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” – Author Unknown We are devoted to perfection at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS where we create perfect smiles for our smile makeover patients. Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers at…
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?

Do I need to change my flossing technique for a dental implant? Before you got an implant, hopefully, you were brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. If you wear dentures, you should have been cleaning them with a denture paste and brush the soft tissues in your mouth. A permanent dental implant…