Preparing to pay for vital dental work can be a daunting undertaking. The good news is that the cost may be far less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Trying to Compare Comparing the price of a dental crown for molars versus the price of a…
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Why Trust Your Smile to Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry?

Hi, I’m Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black. Practicing dentistry at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is enjoyable and rewarding. I am proud to provide quality dentistry I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients,…
Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Is Here For You

Hello, I’m Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black of Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, an esteemed dental practice in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The calm and comfortable team at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry would love to help you with any of your dental needs: Immediate remedies for any pressing dental problems A gentle,…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?

Doylestown endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?

What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely? It may have broken or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First things first, find your…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous

Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here’s five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make you…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry

Today’s article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made…
Oral Health During Pregnancy

Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious baby can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your well-being during these critical months. It’s critical to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also…
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…
Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry In Lansdale Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy

Dentists in Lansdale are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue.…