Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason…
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4 Smile Boosters
Hi, my name is Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black. My dental practice, Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, has been serving the Lansdale, Pennsylvania area since 1989. Today in my Doylestown dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External…
Filtered Lansdale Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Doylestown residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
What’s New In Dentistry?
The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited your Lansdale dentist lately, you have probably noticed some things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Doylestown dentistry patients welcome oral conscious sedation to reduce…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black is often asked how to pick the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. If you have visited the…
Affordable Tooth Whitening
One of the best and most affordable ways to enhance your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several choices when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local drug store, or you can count on your dentist. Your Dentist Knows…
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring
Some Doylestown and Lansdale dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a stunning smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Lansdale, Pennsylvania looking for a smile makeover and need cosmetic and restorative dentistry, painless injections, dental implants or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health?
Despite parents’ best efforts at keeping kids’ teeth healthy, Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry treats decay in young patients commonly. Brushing may not be enough Most of these children report that they brush their teeth every day. Clearly, they either aren’t brushing as often as they think they are. Or they’re not doing…
