Sometimes you know you have a cavity. You feel sensations when enjoying hot or cold beverages, or have a tinge of discomfort when enjoying a sugary piece of candy. Other times, you may not even know one exists. Because of this, it is vital that patients visit their dentist every six months as directed by […]
If your family’s schedule is as busy as most, you know how difficult it can be to work in a routine dental visit. Between extra-curricular activities, school, work, and other household responsibilities, fitting in an hour for a cleaning seems almost impossible. Unfortunately, your oral health needs should take precedent. Our dentists at McDowell Dental […]
Having fresh breath is important, especially when it comes to business and personal relationships. Bad breath can have an impact on how successful your blind date is or how your business clients might view you. Some patients have specific incidents of bad breath, while others might deal with it daily. Bad breath, known medically as […]
Regardless of your age, it is important that you take good care of your smile. However, there are certain stages in a patient’s life during which certain steps should be taken to ensure proper oral health and wellness. Below is a quick guide to the care needed during different times in one’s life as recommended […]
We’ve known for years that smoking and chewing tobacco is bad for overall health and wellness. However, the introduction of e-cigarettes and vaping products has hit the market and made vaping a popular habit. However, many patients believe that vaping is much better for you than smoking cigarettes—but is it really? Drs. Gary McDowell and […]
Whether you are having problems with your wisdom teeth or find that they are not causing any problems, it is important to work with your dentist to determine if you may need wisdom tooth removal down the road. Some patients are able to keep their wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, without any problems, […]
As a child, you may recall the excitement of losing your baby tooth and leaving it under the pillow for the Tooth Fairy. Unfortunately, the next set of teeth are not replaced by another set, making it important that these permanent teeth are NOT lost! That is why dental provides such as the team at […]
Many adults in the area of Abington, PA may turn to sports and energy drinks when they are in need of a boost. However, the consumption of these beverages can be incredibly harmful to the smile. This is because many of these beverages are extremely high in sugars and acids, which are responsible for the […]
Every six months, patients of all ages are encouraged to visit their dentist to a dental examination and a dental cleaning. However, some patients wonder how important it is to make these appointments and attend them. Drs. Gary and Ashley McDowell of Abington, PA stress how vital these visits for a proactive stance towards dental […]
While it’s only October, the end of the year will be here before you know it! And at this time, many patients with dental insurance plans may be losing a variety of monetary benefits they have available to them during the year. Additionally, during the busier holiday season, it can be more difficult to get […]
