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Whitening an Artificial Tooth
- posted: Apr. 25, 2023
It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read More
Every Day is Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 18, 2023
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read More
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
- posted: Apr. 11, 2023
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read More
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
- posted: Apr. 04, 2023
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read More
What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
- posted: Mar. 28, 2023
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read More
Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth
- posted: Mar. 21, 2023
At Abington Family Dentistry, PC, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 14, 2023
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
March is National Nutrition Month!
- posted: Mar. 07, 2023
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
- posted: Feb. 28, 2023
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read More
What is a crown?
- posted: Feb. 21, 2023
If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read More
The Origins of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 14, 2023
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More
February is Heart Month
- posted: Feb. 07, 2023
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read More
Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
- posted: Jan. 31, 2023
You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese” Read More
Pick the right electric toothbrush!
- posted: Jan. 24, 2023
The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this Read More
What is an Impacted Tooth?
- posted: Jan. 17, 2023
You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read More
Diabetes and Dental Care
- posted: Jan. 10, 2023
When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, the doctor and our team want you Read More