Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some ailments with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also commonly called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically,…
General Dentistry
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Men and women get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not an issue to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems almost impossible…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry are given 6 important directives to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you achieve the proper outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black, DMD, DDS, of Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1989. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to know that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
Tooth Whitening For A Whiter Smile
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Lansdale, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and most rewarding procedures. There are a lot of tooth whitening options for those of us in the Doylestown area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure in Lansdale? Visiting your local Lansdale dentist is a good start!…
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…
Seeking A Relationship In Lansdale?
Are you one of the many Doylestown singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship with…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
It’s not just about looks. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. (See http://www.aacd.com for complete survey results.) Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Black & Bass Cosmetic and…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty possessions on your to-do…
