Today’s article focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an outstanding way to repair a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever yearned a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth without…
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The Future Of Tooth Decay In Lansdale
Dental patients in the Doylestown area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities is abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection…
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black of Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Lansdale dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about…
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Doylestown dental patients. As your Dr., I’m dedicated to helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in the Doylestown knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Doylestown dental practice is also necessary…
Patient Education Improves Dental Outcomes
At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure we explain all procedures and answer our patients’ questions. We also explain…
Just Like Natural Teeth (Naturally Perfect Teeth, That Is!)
Hello, friends and neighbors in the Lansdale area! Have you been searching for the right dentist to repair your crooked, stained, or chipped teeth? The team at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry wants to end your search! We specialize in porcelain veneers, which are a wonderful, minimally-invasive solution for cracked, stained, or chipped…
Smile More, Live Better
If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a deliberate effort to avoid flashing a smile in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a compelling effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only issue with that is many people brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to receding gums. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth root. It…
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…
Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
As leaders in aesthetic dentistry in North Penn, Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry hears many different myths about cosmetic dental treatment. Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Dental procedures such as tooth replacement prevent many potential problems such as tooth…
