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…
General Dentistry
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Let’s discuss the most frequent oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad breath can be treated. It is usually related to bacteria build-up in the mouth. This means that it might be a symptom of accelerating tooth decay. Discuss…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Though most Pennsylvania residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients don’t even know they have it until Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black diagnose it. Fortunately, it can be treated with…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Today’s article focuses on a very serious topic—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community distinguishes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can develop in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft…
Restoring Teeth At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale, we use a variety of processes to restore damaged teeth. Most dental patients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called…
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale PA, the dental health of our patients is our top priority every single day. We restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Decay is the most common dental problem and the second most common disease in the nation (number one…
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Smile Makeover
It has now been more than 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Pennsylvania dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when blacksmiths and wig makers all across America (including in the Lansdale, Pennsylvania…
Five Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Sometimes life gets busy and it gets hard to keep up with all the necessary appointments. Totally understandable, but our team at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in the Lansdale, Pennsylvania area cannot emphasize enough the importance of making time to get to the dentist. Regular dental check ups are important for so many reason. You should…
Let Us Help You Brighten And Whiten Your Smile
The team at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale can provide you with the most up-to-date details on teeth whitening option and even show you some before and after photos that are sure to amaze.
