The Difference Between a Dentist and a Dental Hygienist
At Huntingdon Valley Dental Arts and most other dental practices, there are dentists and dental hygienists on staff. Usually, a patient sees a dentist and a dental hygienist when they come in for an appointment. Even though both types of dental professionals are...
Do I Need to See a Dentist for a Chipped Tooth?
It’s more likely to happen than you think. You could be biting into a hard food or sometimes something as soft as a slice of bread and the next thing you know a piece of tooth is lying on your tongue. If the chip wasn’t painful, you may decide that it’s a purely...
Treatment for Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding, dentally known as bruxism, is not something a patient is usually aware he/she is doing. While grinding can take place during the day, it is most common at night. As with snoring, many times a patient’s partner will be affected by it before the patient...
Keeping Teeth and Braces Clean
If you have braces or are going to get them soon, you must remember that braces require special attention. Food and plaque can get stuck in your braces just like they can get stuck between teeth. When this debris is not removed from the teeth, a patient may develop...
Maintaining Porcelain Veneers
If you decide to have porcelain veneers put on your teeth, it’s important to properly maintain them. Fortunately, maintaining your veneers is like keeping your natural teeth healthy. A patient with a set of veneers needs to practice good oral health. This means...
How to Manage Teeth Sensitivity
Teeth become sensitive when the enamel wears away, leaving the more sensitive dentin underneath exposed, and/or their roots are exposed. Once this happens, it’s important to see Dr. Makrauer or Dr. Miller, so that they can help you determine the cause of your...
Milk Is Good For Your Teeth
Growing up, we’re all told to drink our milk because it will help us grow up big and strong. The nutrients in milk, particularly calcium, also benefit our teeth. The National Institutes of Health recommends that we consume 1,000 mg to 1,300 mg of calcium, depending on...
Why Teeth Shift
At Huntingdon Valley Dental Arts, many patients ask us, “Why are my teeth shifting?” The answer is that it’s natural for teeth to shift over time. Even if you’ve had orthodontic treatment, your teeth will shift unless you continue to wear a retainer indefinitely....
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
Most people want white teeth. The reality is that white teeth aren’t easy to maintain. A combination of the natural aging process and what we eat causes our teeth to change color. There are two major types of tooth discoloration: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic...
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a great choice for patients looking for an easily managed and great looking option to straighten their teeth. It’s especially great for patients who simply don’t want to be self-conscious about traditional wire braces. In fact, you’ve probably seen...
Tooth Decay In Baby Teeth
While it is true that baby teeth fall out, this doesn’t mean that they don’t need to be taken care of. The proper care of baby teeth can positively impact the development of adult teeth. If your child is old enough to have his/her first tooth, he/she is old enough to...
Cleaning Your Child’s Teeth
As soon as possible, it is important to start cleaning your child’s mouth. There’s no reason to wait until the first tooth breaks through. Before your child has teeth, it is recommended that you wipe your baby’s gums with a damp gauze pad or washcloth. Not only does...
The Difference Between a Regular Cleaning and a Periodontal Cleaning
Part of a typical dentist visit is getting your teeth cleaned. However, not all of us receive a periodontal cleaning when we go. We may not even know that a periodontal cleaning is not the same as a regular dental cleaning. To clarify the confusion, let’s go over the...
Risk Factors For Gum Disease
Gum disease is extremely common in American adults, but not many are aware of what puts them at risk of developing it. Everything from tobacco consumption to poor diet to hormone changes can increase your chances of developing gum disease. Here are a few of those risk...
The Importance of Telling Your Dentist Non-Dental Issues
When we go to the dentist, we tend to think that the professional working in our mouth is only concerned with our dental health. This is because we often forget that dental health is a reflection of what’s going on in the rest of our bodies and vice versa. While you...
Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is caused by the bacteria in plaque. While good oral hygiene helps prevent gum disease from developing, it is still important to know the four stages of gum disease: gingivitis, mild periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and severe periodontitis. Patients...
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