It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out which medications their patients are taking. Our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental treatment. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can influence oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other anticoagulants can bring about abnormal…
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Dental Implants Prevent Physical and Psychological Problems
Do you have missing teeth? Then you are not alone. Even though the U.S. is one of the most advanced countries in the world, tooth loss is common. In middle age, it tends to become more common. According to Harvard Medical School, the average adult has lost 12 permanent teeth by the age of 50.…
Baby Talk (About Oral Health)
Taking care of a baby can be exciting, exhausting, and confusing. (All within the space of an hour.) You worry about your child’s safety. “Did I cover all the outlets?” “Are the medicines locked away?” You worry about your baby’s development. “Is he growing on schedule?” “Shouldn’t she be talking by now?” And you worry…
The Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Guide To Veneers
It’s easy to see why Monkton smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver brilliant results for my Parkton area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain veneer…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Monkton area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip-free dental…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS offers 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Craig Longenecker is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are nervous…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you troubled about discussing your smile? Settling into the reality of what you are prepared to discuss with your dentist is the first step to relief. 1. Talk To Us: Whether you want to have dental implants or TMJ treatment done, call now to schedule a consultation.…
Implant-Anchored Dentures Can Give You Back Your Life
Are you one of the many denture wearers in Monkton? Do your dentures reduce your quality of life? If so, we offer our condolences. For some people, dentures are only slightly better than a toothless mouth. The problems never end… They make normal eating challenging. They make speaking difficult. And they consistently rub against your gums…
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
Hi, I’m Dr. Craig Longenecker, and today we will be discussing the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person is eighteen…
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of A Smile Makeover
A smile redesign is transformative for an individual who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. It can improve your life in ways that many men and women do not understand. How can a smile makeover transform your…
