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 […]
With school back in business, you may have a lot of homework on your mind. Whether you yourself are a student, your kids are students, or your grandkids are students, back to school time can be both fun and exciting. To stay with the spirit of the season, we have created some easy reminders for […]
Dentures used to get a bad rap, but with so many adjustments and changes in how they are made, they are no longer the joke they used to be. Nowadays, dentures can fit your mouth comfortably while giving you a more natural-looking smile that will make your friends ask you if you have dentures at […]
You have been warned about cavities for basically your whole life. In fact, your parents may have even told you horror stories when you were a kid about what happens when you eat too much candy. Although a cavity isn’t going to necessarily make all of your teeth fall out and turn you into a […]
With the holidays behind us, it’s the perfect time to pack your bags and head somewhere warm. If you have a temporomandibular joint disorder, then the stress for the holidays may have left your jaw and ears feeling a little bit sore. To help you loosen up and unwind while you travel, we have created […]
When you have a house full of little ones (no matter how little they really are) it can seem like you’re the police. From homework to tooth brushing, you’re always having to follow them around and make sure that they are taken care of. With so much sugar around during the holidays, you may be […]
If you have chipped your tooth and it’s right before Thanksgiving, you may be wondering what on earth you will do until you get to come in and see your dentist. First things first, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered. To prevent the chip from getting worse, we have created a list of three foods […]
If you are keeping your significant other up at night because of your constant teeth grinding or if you have noticed that your teeth are starting to look like someone has been filing them down, then it may be time to get ahold of your teeth grinding habit once and for all. But how? A […]
Even though your teeth can withstand a lot— a punch on the face, chewing on ice, extreme dental work, and more— they can still crack and chip. And, the funny thing about cracked teeth is that they can happen when you least expect it and by doing something you’ve done a million times before— like […]
