Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you examine how your diet influences your oral health? Your diet can influence your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods…
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Total Tooth Restoration
Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves, baggy jeans, or a hat. Many lucky Lansdale residents who have received smile makeovers at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face. Some Doylestown professionals have corrected tooth problems…
Dental Crowns At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry In Lansdale
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them…
Yes! You Can Get Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family…
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Today in the Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused…
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Lansdale office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the benefits of tooth implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Lansdale area for over 30 years. At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful.…
Why Visit The Dentist?
In today’s post, we share a personal story from a patient: For quite a few years, I didn’t have ‘go to the dentist’ at the top of my to-do list. But all that has changed. I now consider visits an integral part of my personal health plan. Here’s why… Teeth won’t stay healthy without consistent…
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Hello! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early riser, try…
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some ailments with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also commonly called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically,…
