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The American Dental Association recommends using floss once a day. Patients will often ask if this should be done in the morning or at night. What we find is that as long as you are flossing around the same time each day, then you will be less likely to forget to do it. It’s more … Do’s and Don’ts of Flossing
Have you even been in the dental aisle at the drug store and completely overwhelmed by all of the different choices of toothpaste there are? It can be tricky knowing which toothpaste is the best for your health when there are so many options! This article will help you navigate the dental aisle more easily … 9 Tips For Choosing the Best Toothpaste
You want straight, healthy teeth? Here’s how to understand exactly what to ask your dentist! When choosing a dentist or orthodontist to complete your clear aligner therapy, you want to make sure that they have a lot of experience with Invisalign. The more cases that have been completed by the dentist, the more knowledge the … Picking an Invisalign Dentist- 14 Questions You Need to be Asking
What are the warning signs of Gum Disease? Often patients are suffering from Gum Disease and they do not even know it. Gum Disease, also know as Periodontal Disease, is infection and chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissues. Since it is painless in the majority of cases, patients are unaware of what is … Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Oral Cancer-Am I at Risk? The most common places that oral cancer begins invading the body are the tongue and the floor of the mouth. These growths can be serious and are usually a form of squamous cell carcinoma. Often they will spread to the lips and if left untreated the cancer will continue to … Oral Cancer-Am I at Risk?
What is Bruxism? Do I have that? When you wake up in the morning do you commonly have a headache? Have you experienced soreness or tenderness in your jaw muscles? Do you ever find your with an earache? Neck pain? Ringing in your ears?
Fixing a Gummy Smile- What are my options? Patients often ask if veneers or braces are the right option for them to correct a “gummy smile.” When you come into our office for an initial consultation, Dr. Cirka and Dr. Meier will evaluate your smile and see how to best achieve perfection. Many times when … Fixing a Gummy Smile- What are my options?
Right VS. Wrong Brushing Improper brushing is more common than most would think. Brushing your teeth may sound like a simple task, but doing so improperly could lead into problems regarding your oral health. Your mouth has more germs in it than the number of people on this planet. “A common misunderstanding is that just … Right VS. Wrong Brushing
Get amazing white teeth with teeth whitening and bleaching services from Philadelphia Dentistry. Have your teeth been stained by smoking or drinking coffee, or do you have yellowness due to aging? Are you unhappy about the appearance of your teeth? Our whitening options allow you to brighten your teeth quickly either in our office at … Philadelphia Dentist Offers White Teeth
To eat or not to eat? That is the question you should pose to yourself before you reach for that bag of sour gummy worms! It’s no secret to any of us that sugar isn’t good for our teeth. Our parents and dentists have reminded us since childhood not to drink too much soda or … Good vs. Evil: What Foods are Your Friends?
Nowadays there are more than one type of braces that can straighten your teeth. There are traditional metal brackets, clear metal brackets, invisible tray aligners like Invisalign, and even tiny bars that can be secured behind your teeth so nobody can see them. All of these options work; there are different solutions for different cases. … Take the Easy Way Out of Crooked Teeth
Dental fear is not uncommon, and if you find yourself dreading your next dental appointment, you are not alone. Dr. Cirka, Expanded-Function Dental Assistants Keila and Patrice, and Registered Hygienists Kimberly, Jennifer, Eva, and Laurawork around the clock at Philadelphia Dentistry to provide the most convenient, thorough, and gentle care in a relaxed and soothing … Gentle Dentistry – Putting Your Fears to Rest