by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Whiten Your Teeth
The world of dental whiteners can be confusing. There’s a large selection and wide price range. Because so many whitening options are expensive, patients may decide to try natural teeth whitening options that are cheaper than sitting in the dentist’s chair for a KöR...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Keeping Your Teeth Clean, Our Dental Practice
Unless there’s a health issue we’re trying to treat, it is generally recommended that you see a dentist every 6 months. While we stress preventative maintenance, many patients put off a trip to the dentist until it is too late to preemptively take care of their dental...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Our Dental Practice
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...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures
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...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures
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...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Keeping Your Teeth Clean, Straighten Your Teeth
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...
