Some men and women don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—none of these can induce a smile or chuckle. If this person sounds familiar (because it is you!), then maybe you would like some information about complete smile…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Trust Dr. Longenecker For Accurate Dental Info

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…
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work

Have you ever gotten a bargain on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of never-ending repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new auto would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a a lemon. The same is true…
You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces

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…
It Doesn’t Take Long To Beautify Your Smile

Are you a busy Monkton resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. And we offer extended weeknight and weekend hours to accommodate your schedule. Our Legacy of Excellence At Hereford Dental Health – Craig…
3 Cavity Fighters For Monkton Kids

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…
What’s The Latest With Veneers?
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…
What’s Your Dental Plan?

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.”…
Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile

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…
The Miracle Of Full Mouth Reconstruction

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…