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 […]
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If you are considering your options for tooth replacement to restore the function and aesthetics of your smile, you may be told by your dentist that you may want to think about the placement of dental implants. Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement solution that is often considered by patients who are seeking a
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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
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Though many patients are aware of the importance of visiting the dentist every six months for cleanings and examinations, they may not be as aware of what to do in the month between visits if problems arise. Drs. Gary McDowell and Ashley McDowell of McDowell Dental Group in Abington, PA want to educate patients on
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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
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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
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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,
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At McDowell Dental Group, we provide cosmetic dentistry solutions to help in creatin fabulous new smiles for patients who have imperfections that are impacting their smile’s appearance and health. We assist in building confidence with our aesthetic treatments that are tailored to a patient’s unique needs and current situation. These “smile makeovers” are gaining in
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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
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Cavities are a common dental problem that many patients are familiar with, but it is not the only condition that can negatively impact the health of the smile. At McDowell Dental Group, we also educate patients on the ways to prevent another condition that can cause far more damage to the teeth and gums: periodontal
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