There is no doubt that a beautiful smile positively affects one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A healthy and pleasing smile also affects our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Smiling decreases stress improves performance, and expresses empathy. If you…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Are you a busy Lansdale resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid putting pressure on the problem tooth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages because of the sensitivity? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t…
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…
What is a Sinus Lift? How Is It Used With Dental Implants?
Sinus Lift: What is It? A sinus lift is a procedure used to augment bone in the upper jaw. This is the area directly below the sinus cavity. The procedure is also called sinus augmentation or sinus elevation. Many individuals are missing one or two of their upper back molars. When a tooth is extracted,…
What’s the Difference Between Silver Fillings and White Fillings?
In today’s post, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are fabricated with a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are quite strong when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though…
A Noteworthy Dental Experience
When Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black walk into the room, you frequently feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we see patients for anything from fillings to painless injections to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and…
You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces
Hello! Welcome to my Lansdale dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family…
Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
If you want a movie star smile, Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry can explain cosmetic dental options for achieving the dazzling smile you desire. To book a private consultation for a smile makeover, call 215-368-1424 today. Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black have helped many people in the…
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…
Be Glad Dr. Lawrence Black Has X-Ray Vision
It’s not extremely enjoyable. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold a rigid piece of film in your mouth, and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really needed? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and…
