Every stage of life has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Lansdale retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental problems. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and beautiful throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can…
Beautiful Smile
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of A Smile Makeover
A cosmetic dental smile makeover is transformative for an individual who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. It can improve your life in ways that many men and women do not understand. How can a smile makeover…
Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes
Hi! Welcome to the Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth.…
Whitening For 3 Types Of Tooth Stains
Hello Lansdale! If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways Quakertown residents can dramatically improve their appearance. It is important to realize that not every Doylestown smile responds the same to teeth bleaching. The degree of whiteness attained and the treatment…
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale for biannual dental checkups and cleanings can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times. But you may benefit in ways you never anticipated. A recent study showed that men and women who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent…
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the…
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few needed precautions, we can stave off tooth decay…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Beef jerky and hard or stale bread. 2. Chewing on hard items This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, discuss it with your dentist. An appliance can protect your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Lawrence Black recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why:…
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
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…
