Archive for: 2013 - Advanced Dentistry of Plymouth Meeting

A Review of Popular Procedures for Cosmetic Dentistry in Plymouth Meeting

In todays world of advanced dental procedures and modern cosmetic techniques, no one has to live with a smile they’re unhappy with. If you have crooked teeth, there’s the field of orthodontics to fix that. Are your teeth stained? No problem…now we have teeth whitening options! No matter what your aesthetic issue, cosmetic dentistry in Plymouth Meeting can provide a solution. Let’s check out a review of just a few of them… A Review of Popular Procedures for Cosmetic Dentistry in ...more

Start Your 2014 Off Right With a Brand New Smile Thanks to Dental Implants

Dental implants can be thought of as new roots for replacement teeth. These implants are joined with your jawbone to create a secure foundation for any new custom designed teeth you are receiving. Depending on a patient’s needs, a varying number of implants could be needed. For example, if just one missing tooth is being replaced, the dentist will most likely need to create just one point of contact or “post” in the jaw. If an entire set of teeth is being replaced a dentist will use ...more

Symptoms and Treatments of TMJ Disorders

If you have any pain or discomfort in your mouth or jaw, your dentist can help. One source of pain or discomfort can be caused by TMJ disorder. This is a common problem that affects many people of various ages, but usually is most common among women and men between the ages of 20 and 40. Dentists help their patients with a variety of issues related to the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. Dental problems can be caused or affected by: poor hygiene poor diet genetics environmental factors age What is ...more

Find Out Why Our Philosophy of Care Makes Us the Best Plymouth Meeting Dentist

The Best Plymouth Meeting Dentist Choosing to be cared for by the dentists of Plymouth Valley Dental Group ensures that you are choosing the best Plymouth Meeting dentist for yourself and your entire family. You will not find a more welcoming office or a more qualified staff anywhere in the region. There are several things that set us apart from other dental offices. The biggest difference lies in our approach to patient care. Any experience at our office will convince you that we are indeed ...more

Healthy Food for Teeth: Treating Your Mouth Right This Holiday Season

With the holiday season approaching, we are all looking forward to seeing family, going to parties, and eating delicious holiday food. Some people may be concerned about eating too much and gaining weight. However, you should also be cautious about your holiday diet because whatever you eat affects your teeth. After running from party to party, you may also neglect proper dental hygiene during this busy and stressful time. If you’re eating a lot of sugar, but not taking them time to brush and ...more

A Checklist for Choosing a Dentist for Kids

When it comes to deciding on a dentist for kids, there are several things to keep in mind. When searching, you should be aware that most dental offices do treat children and many family dentist’s offices are wonderful places for kids to interact with and learn about dentistry. There are also specialized pediatric dentists that complete two additional years (beyond the four years of dental school every dentist completes) of training that prepare him or her for treatment specifically with ...more

3 Ways to Answer the Question: "Do I Have a Cavity?"

How to Answer the Question, “Do I Have a Cavity?” Patients who are wondering whether or not they have cavities are often concerned because of some sort of pain or sensitivity they have been experiencing with their teeth.While this may be a warning sign of the existence of a cavity, it does not always mean that a cavity has definitely formed. Besides just experiencing general pain or sensitivity, here are three ways to determine the answer to the question, “do I have a cavity?” 1: The ...more

Search No Further for the Best Plymouth Meeting Periodontist

Though you may understand how important dental hygiene is, you may not know that your oral health actually serves as a window to your overall health. Proper dental care is important for your mouth, teeth, gums and jaw, as well as your entire body. Your body is made up of a variety of systems and they all affect each other. Your mouth works in unison with the rest of your body to fight off infection, bacteria, and to stay healthy. If you have certain dental issues, you may need to see a ...more

Plymouth Valley: Local Pedodontal Care That Your Kids Will Love!

Dental care is for life. Children get their first teeth as early as 6 months old and from then on, dental care is an important aspect of overall health. In fact, one of the most common signs of poverty is poor dental health. Thankfully, most Americans have access to insurance plans and proper dental care. It’s never too early to take your child to the dentist once they develop teeth. A pediatric dentist can provide excellent pedodontal care for your child as soon as they have teeth. The ...more

PLAYSAFE Sports Guards: Get a Custom Fit for Ultimate Protection

Most people wouldn’t think that sports and dentistry have anything to with each other. Unfortunately, we see athletes all the time who have damaged their mouth, jaw, teeth, or gums because of a sport accident. In fact, nationwide, over 5 million teeth get knocked out every year because of a hit during a sporting activity! This causes oral trauma as well as missing teeth. If you’re an athlete in a high contact sport, we recommend that you and your entire team get fitted for custom PLAYSAFE ...more