by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Gum Disease, Improve Your Oral Health
In 2012, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study that found almost half of American adults aged 30 or older (approximately 64.7 million people) have some form of gum disease. For adults 65 and older, the percentage of adults with gum disease...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Whiten Your Teeth
Everyone wants white teeth. There are thousands of products on the market claiming to produce fabulous results. It’s no surprise that many of them do not live up to their claims. At Huntingdon Valley Dental Arts, we find that KöR Whitening provides our patients with...
by Zola Makrauer | Children and the Dentist, Dental Tips
Getting your child to brush can be a headache. To them, it can seem like just another chore. One way to fight this is to make brushing fun. We have found a few ways to help make brushing enjoyable. 1. Let Your Child Pick Out Their Toothpaste By giving your child a...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
Patients are often worried about red, swollen, and bleeding gums. While this is understandable, and you should absolutely see a dentist to have it checked out, there are several common causes. The good news is that not all of them are cause for concern. We all know...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures
It’s a parent’s worst dental nightmare. Your child is off having fun with his or her friends and gets whacked in the face with a ball/stick/toy/etc. and a tooth becomes loose and falls out. Naturally, you panic. No one wants to see their child hurt. The good news is...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Dental Treatments and Procedures
For most people, wisdom teeth will be the cause of discomfort in their mouth at some point. This discomfort could lead to much more serious issues such as the tooth being impacted or an infection can occur around it. Let’s go over a few of the reasons why it may be...
