When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same size, bite problems can occur. When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite. Another related alignment disorder is called a…
General Dentistry Parkton
General Dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry
What is ‘ General Dentistry ‘? Here are a couple definitions, found from around the web: The World Health Organization defines General Dentistry as “the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth”. According to Wikipedia : A dentist is a healthcare professional qualified to…
More Valuable Than A Diamond
Categories: Dental Implants
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in Monkton at a time where there is a permanent technologically-advanced replacement…
What Can Hereford Dental Health Do For You, Monkton?
Categories: General Dentistry
Hello, and welcome to the Parkton dental health blog. My name is Dr. Craig Longenecker and I want to tell you about our Monkton practice, Hereford Dental Health. We work hard to keep our patients satisfied.
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive In Monkton?
Categories: General Dentistry
Don’t worry if you have sensitive teeth in Monkton and want to have your teeth whitened. Here at Hereford Dental Health, Dr. Longenecker can determine which professional tooth whitening or at-home whitening procedures will work for you.
Water Fluoridation In Maryland Prevents Tooth Decay
Categories: Family Dentistry
When I examine a new Monkton patient for the first time, I can usually tell whether the person drank fluoride-adjusted municipal water while growing up. Generally, their teeth are healthier than Monkton people who had lower fluoride levels in their tap water.
