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Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed?
- posted: Apr. 29, 2025
Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases. the doctor and our team Read More
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
- posted: Apr. 22, 2025
the doctor and our team at Abington Family Dentistry, PC get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult Read More
What are dental implants?
- posted: Apr. 15, 2025
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read More
The Perks of Dairy
- posted: Apr. 08, 2025
We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read More
Snowball Effect
- posted: Apr. 01, 2025
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read More
Do You Have A Cavity?
- posted: Mar. 25, 2025
Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Abington Family Dentistry, PC wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in Read More
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
- posted: Mar. 18, 2025
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read More
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
- posted: Mar. 11, 2025
Millions of people, around Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read More
How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile
- posted: Mar. 04, 2025
Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read More
How can veneers improve my smile?
- posted: Feb. 25, 2025
the doctor and our team at Abington Family Dentistry, PC know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone Read More
Dental Emergency? Don’t Panic, We’re Here to Help
- posted: Feb. 18, 2025
Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason Read More
The Start of Valentine’s Day
- posted: Feb. 11, 2025
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read More
Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
- posted: Feb. 04, 2025
X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read More
Energy Drinks and Your Teeth
- posted: Jan. 28, 2025
When working out, studying late, or any time we feel like a bit of a boost would come in handy, energy drinks are a common go-to for many teens and Read More
Dental Emergencies in Children
- posted: Jan. 21, 2025
Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read More
What exactly is periodontal disease?
- posted: Jan. 14, 2025
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Abington Family Dentistry, PC wants you to know that this common ailment can Read More

