Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason…
General Dentistry
What’s New In Dentistry?
The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited your Lansdale dentist lately, you have probably noticed some things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Doylestown dentistry patients welcome oral conscious sedation to reduce…
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…
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring
Some Doylestown and Lansdale dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of…
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…
We’ll Fix Your Cracked Tooth. Prevent the Next One.
You’re munching popcorn at the movies and bite down on an unpopped kernal. You hear a noise that makes your toes curl. Crack! You’ve cracked a tooth. Nobody wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth. Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is here after-hours and on weekends to repair a chipped or…
Modern Dentistry In Lansdale
Hi, my name is Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black. My team and I at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in Pennsylvania since 1989. One of the important habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide…
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…
Saliva And Dental Health
Today we examine the importance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is vital for dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The proper pH balance of the mouth is maintained by…
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…
