Dealing with a dental emergency? A trusted dentist should be the first person you call for an emergency dental appointment. So how do you know if it’s truly a dental emergency? And how soon do you need to seek help? Read on. Dental emergencies vs....
Looking for a dramatic improvement to your smile? Then you may want to consider veneers. Veneers can make incredible changes to the shape and whiteness of your teeth and give you a brighter smile that you can feel confident about—but how? What exactly are veneers and...
No one can argue the importance of an x-ray for a potential broken bone, but what about an x-ray for your mouth? Why do you go to the dentist and wear that odd looking, ungodly heavy vest and slobber all over a plastic bite plate? Is my tooth broken? What are they...
Imagine waking up, brewing a steaming cup of coffee, biting into your bagel…and OW! A sharp pain in your tooth takes you by surprise and leaves your eyes watering and gums throbbing. How can this be? You just went to your dentist a few weeks ago for your regular...
Imagine if you will, going to the dentist in West Chester, PA, laying back in the chair for your appointment and waking up later feeling refreshed AND with healthy teeth. Sound like it’s too good to be true? It isn’t! Oral Sedation Dentistry is a very real...
It’s that time of year again! Time for barbecues, hanging with friends and family at the beach or in your backyard paradise and enjoying adult beverages. And while it’s not limited to this particular time of year, Summer months seem to amplify the desire to drink...
Nothing says adolescence quite like braces. If you’ve never had the pleasure of having them yourself, you probably know someone who does. And you probably know how difficult it can be to care for your teeth while braces are on. Your teen may be excited at the thought...
If you’re a smoker or you know someone who is, you might want to pay attention. The Center for Disease Control reported that more than one-third of smokers have at least three dental health issues and that 15 out of every 100 adults are a smoker. That’s an awful lot...
We bet you’ve probably heard of canker sores and even if you’re not sure what they are, the name itself sounds a bit…gross. But canker sores are a very common thing. In fact, more than 3 million Americans each year will experience a canker sore. You’ve probably...
It goes without saying that your child’s teeth are pretty important. It also goes without saying that children are accident-prone and love to engage in activities that make parents just a little nervous. One such activity is organized sports. The WHO recommends that...
