Cleaning Between Your Teeth is The Secret to a Healthy Smile When you think about keeping your mouth healthy, brushing your teeth is usually what everybody thinks of. Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste is the key to a healthy smile, but there is one more step that can truly transform how healthy your mouth…
10 Foods & Drinks with Oral Health Benefits Included Take a look at the list below of foods and drinks that actually provide you with oral health benefits. Try incorporating these foods into you and your child’s daily diet to reap all the benefits! Yogurt, Milk, & Cheeses Any kind of healthy dairy product provides…
Nutrition and Oral Health Recommendations for Children Children are the jewels of our eyes, and it’s our number one priority to keep them happy and healthy. It has been reported that the number of children that have missed school days due to dental pain has been on the rise this decade in comparison to the…
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Dental Crowns Dental crowns are a specific type of restorative dentistry designed to improve the function and appearance of teeth. Crowns are made with different materials ranging from porcelain to ceramic to metal. A dental crown procedure requires several steps in order to complete the process safely and effectively.…
Oral Cancer Facts & Symptoms to Look Out For Close to 54,000 new cases of oral cancer are expected be diagnosed in the United States this year alone. Here at Downingtown Family Dentistry, we want to stress the importance of getting screened for oral cancer regularly. If you have never had an oral cancer examination,…
Are Your Children’s Teeth and Gums Getting Enough Vitamins & Minerals? Everybody knows that brushing and flossing are vital for our children’s overall oral health, but the type of food and liquids they consume daily is just as important! Consuming a diet full of unhealthy foods can have long term effects on your child’s oral…
Root Canals: The Unfiltered Truth A lot of us hear the words “root canal” and suddenly fall into a panic. Back in the day, root canals were known for their unpleasantry. So it’s only natural for you to be nervous about your upcoming root canal procedure, but the teeth experts at Downingtown Family Dentistry are…
Dental Implants: What They Are & What to Expect Having gaps in your mouth from missing teeth aren’t just not aesthetic pleasing, it also can cause a lot of problems in your mouth. Missing teeth can cause shifting teeth, gum disease, bone resorption, and more. Replacing the tooth is crucial in preventing additional dental problems…
How To Clean Your Dentures Some people are under the impression that once you get your dentures placed, you don’t need to worry about cleaning your teeth again. But unfortunately, this is not the care and there are repercussions if you neglect cleaning your dentures. Your dentures can get stains and look dirty, just like…
How Thumb-Sucking Negatively Impacts Your Children’s Oral Health When a child is young, it is almost a natural reaction for them to suck their thumb, and many children actually start doing it when they are in the womb. Problems usually only arise when they prolong their thumb sucking past infancy. It is then that their…