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Make Every Day Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 16, 2024
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read More
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read More
April is National Facial Protection Month
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More
Care for Your Dentures
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read More
Overall Health Can Be Influenced By Oral Hygiene
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read More
St. Patrick's Day
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
At Abington Family Dentistry, PC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read More
Suffer from Dental Anxiety? Not a Problem.
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read More
Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read More
Team Dark Chocolate
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read More
Is periodontal disease genetic?
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read More
Common Causes of Gum Disease
- posted: Jan. 30, 2024
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read More
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read More
Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read More
Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
- posted: Jan. 09, 2024
Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read More
Going Green for the New Year
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More