There are valuable new developments in Maryland dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Dr. Craig Longenecker and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and unprecedented…
Restorative Dentistry
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Quite often, people get stressed out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. This is understandable. It may have shifted or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1.…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Monkton
Dental patients in the Parkton area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities is abscessing. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us create the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
Do You Love Your Smile?
The Sparks people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in White Hall were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an…
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a beautiful smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS post, we present a quick refresher course on critical lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder…
Tooth Whitening And Your Dentist
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in Maryland. It seems that everyone is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many men and women are turning to over-the-counter solutions to brighten their teeth, however, there can be disadvantages to this approach. Here is some basic advice…
It’s Not About Vanity
Since 1998, Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS has been providing confidence and dignity to our amazing Parkton and Monkton patients through whole health dentistry and family dentistry. Many Monkton people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your…
Creating Memorable Smiles At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS in Monkton. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. Sparks and Hereford cosmetic dentists perform…
Keeping You Comfortable
At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are committed…
