Your child’s first dental exam at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Lansdale office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the…
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5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
Hi. I’m Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black. When my patients get mouth sores, I counsel them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In the Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will concentrate on critical behaviors that affect oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two critical habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to maintain a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed…
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…
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…
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…
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
Today’s article is for people who are discouraged because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to encourage you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is eager to help. Keep Trying To…
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…
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Lansdale dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper…
