Today’s article focuses on a very serious topic—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community distinguishes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can develop in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft…
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What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
Primary teeth are vital. Your child needs them to speak. Your son or daughter needs them to eat. A healthy smile improves self-esteem for everyone—young and old. Plus, those little teeth preserve space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. When young children lose their baby teeth a long time before…
Attention Lansdale Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
A recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health has more dismal information for people who believe vaping is less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts determined that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and irreversible cellular damage. These conditions, in turn, can result in…
Try Adding a Water Flosser to Your Dental Routine
A great tool for tooth maintenance is the water flosser, also known as a water jet. Historically, the first water-blasting device for cleaning between teeth was created roughly 60 years ago by dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and engineer John Mattingly. The device is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many people use the term…
Porcelain Veneers And Instant Orthodontics
If you have been paying attention to the orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably have heard about invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many individuals, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces. There’s more good news for men and women who want to…
Go Back In Time
Categories: Dental Implants
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are unwilling to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and reclaim that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? You can with dental implants from Black and Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale. For most patients, a tooth implant is the perfect…
A Facial Or Filling?
Categories: Anxiety-free dentistry
At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush Doylestown spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes. Just because we can’t recreate an identical North Penn spa experience, that…
Protecting Your Lansdale Athlete’s Teeth
Categories: Dental health
Primary teeth are important. If you have a child who plays youth sports such as soccer or baseball, they can be very risky for your child’s teeth. At Black and Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale, we strongly recommend that you protect your child’s teeth. Football can be a heavy contact sport, yet there is…
The Most Important Procedure For Smile Makeover Patients
Categories: Smile Makeover
If you want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, please visit Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry for an exam and consultation. We believe that the consultation is the most critical component of any smile makeover. During your consultation we will review the following: Your expectations of how you want your smile to look…
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Categories: Dental health
At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale, our patients are treated like family. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile transformation for one of my patients. Our team can guarantee you quality preventative, restorative, general, and cosmetic dental care.…
