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Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us create the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…

As if you needed another reason to keep your gums in first-rate condition. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that often leads to chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas…

Hello Lansdale visitors, welcome to Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Let’s talk about a traditional tooth replacement option common in Doylestown: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of men and women, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas…

In need of a crown? At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we can provide the outstanding experience you deserve with the dental care needed. Get discolored teeth brightened and chipped teeth fixed. Receive one vital procedure or full smile redesigns. Your wish is our command. Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black has been…

For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, Lansdale denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Today, dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better…

Hello, I’m Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black of Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. North Penn parents usually know the basics of children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and…

Hello Lansdale! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? My name is Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Lansdale area since 1989 at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Whether your teeth have been stained by drinks such as red…

Primary teeth are vital. Your child needs them to speak. Your son or daughter needs them to eat. A healthy smile improves self-esteem for everyone—young and old. Plus, those little teeth preserve space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. When young children lose their baby teeth a long time before…

If you have been paying attention to the orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably have heard about invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many individuals, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces. There’s more good news for men and women who want to…

For those people who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is here for you. Drs. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black have been treating tooth pain in North Penn since 1989. Where is This Pain Coming From? The…