Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over traditional dentures. At Hereford Dental Health we understand that our patients may need this reliable denture option. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the…
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You Be The Judge

If you are researching smile redesigns, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 410-357-0099 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Longenecker of Hereford Dental Health…
What Is A Canted Midline?

Dr. Craig Longenecker considers many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The skilled cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line…
The Five Stages of a Cavity

You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy…
Are Your Teeth black?

…probably not. But tooth color is probably something you have been concerned about. One of our primary concerns at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS is ensuring that our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. But beyond just the health aspect, I also strive to help our patients achieve beautiful smiles that they can be…
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces

With porcelain veneers, you can upgrade your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a first-rate match for natural tooth…
What Sets Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Apart?

At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. When patients…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?

Welcome to the Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS dental blog! I am Dr. Craig Longenecker. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can entirely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers possible? Absolutely!…
Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS Cosmetic Dentistry For Drop-Dead Gorgeous Smiles

Hello, I’m Craig Longenecker of Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS. At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we expertly provide all of the advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, short term braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic bonding. We also fill cavities with tooth-colored fillings…
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?

Most White Hall people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Hereford dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. However few Maryland residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and…