Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black and I want to tell you about Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is…
Gum Disease
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Categories: General Dentistry, Gum Disease
1. Which of the following are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Family history 2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that seem to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bleeding gums d. Sore gums 3.…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Lansdale
Are you a busy Lansdale resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry we have been treating the residents of Lansdale since…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the benefits of tooth implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Lansdale area for over 30 years. At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful.…
Why Visit The Dentist?
In today’s post, we share a personal story from a patient: For quite a few years, I didn’t have ‘go to the dentist’ at the top of my to-do list. But all that has changed. I now consider visits an integral part of my personal health plan. Here’s why… Teeth won’t stay healthy without consistent…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
When it comes to oral cancer survival outcomes, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of people who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that start in the mouth (or oral cavity) are specified as…
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…
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients, and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients,…
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…
Gummy Smile?
Many Lansdale cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A ‘gummy…
