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Breaking Bad Oral Habits
- posted: Mar. 31, 2026
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read More
Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
- posted: Mar. 24, 2026
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read More
Gum Disease Prevention
- posted: Mar. 17, 2026
What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths form a film called plaque. Read More
What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
- posted: Mar. 10, 2026
the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read More
Oral Health Concerns for Infants
- posted: Mar. 03, 2026
Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read More
Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
- posted: Feb. 24, 2026
Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read More
Be Prepared!
- posted: Feb. 17, 2026
When you’re busy at work or school, when you’re on vacation, when you’re on the road to adventure—preparation helps everything go smoothly. Especially when the unexpected happens! So, how can Read More
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 10, 2026
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read More
February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
- posted: Feb. 03, 2026
It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read More
Pregnancy and Oral Care
- posted: Jan. 27, 2026
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Abington Family Dentistry, PC is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, Read More
What are Sealants?
- posted: Jan. 20, 2026
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read More
Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
- posted: Jan. 13, 2026
Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read More
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
- posted: Jan. 06, 2026
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read More
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
- posted: Dec. 30, 2025
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read More
What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
- posted: Dec. 23, 2025
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they Read More
The Secret to Fresh Breath
- posted: Dec. 16, 2025
Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read More

