Most individuals know that they can go to their dentist for cleanings, bleeding gums, and toothaches in Monkton. However, there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can help you with. Dry mouth in Monkton? Technically called xerostomia, this dental issue can be caused by a lack of saliva and can be quite uncomfortable. It also predisposes dental…
Oral Health
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Categories: Oral Health
Do you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups with your dentist are essential, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for.…
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
Categories: Oral Health
If you are pregnant, your dental health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental issues during pregnancy. Today’s post contains important information about dental health for expectant mothers and those planning to become pregnant. Dr. Longenecker recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy.…
The Hereford Dental Health Guide To Dental X-Rays
Categories: Oral Health
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Monkton dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth.…
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe For Monkton Smiles?
Categories: Oral Health
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new Parkton cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Hereford Dental Health blog is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous Monkton dental patients are not only afraid of receiving…
3 Problems Which May Require A Root Canal
Categories: Oral Health
Hello Maryland, let’s talk about the root canal procedure (“endodontic therapy” in dentist – speak). The root canal may be the most cringe-worthy dental treatment commonly done today, but it is important that dental patients in the Sparks, Hereford, and White Hall areas know what is happening during this anxiety – inducing, though routine, procedure.…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, Oral Health
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging,…
Orthodontic Options In Monkton
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health
Welcome to my Monkton cosmetic dental blog. I’m Dr. Craig Longenecker of Hereford Dental Health, a full-service dental practice. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Monkton, Maryland since 1998. During this time, I have developed many rewarding relationships with my patients and staff members. Many dental patients have chosen cosmetic dentistry to…
