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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
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
- posted: Jan. 03, 2023
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More
A Brighter Smile for the New Year
- posted: Dec. 27, 2022
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Abington Family Dentistry, PC, a brighter smile is quick and Read More
The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
- posted: Dec. 20, 2022
When patients of Abington Family Dentistry, PC hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the Read More
HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Dec. 13, 2022
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read More
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
- posted: Dec. 06, 2022
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read More
What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
- posted: Nov. 29, 2022
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it Read More
Thanksgiving Trivia
- posted: Nov. 22, 2022
At Abington Family Dentistry, PC we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit Read More
Root Canal Procedure
- posted: Nov. 15, 2022
Five words no one welcomes: “You need a root canal.” But if you are delaying treatment because you are worried about pain and an uncomfortable day in the dentist’s chair, Read More
Oral Health Concerns for Teens
- posted: Nov. 08, 2022
You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read More
Getting Ready for Winter
- posted: Nov. 01, 2022
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read More
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
- posted: Oct. 25, 2022
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read More
Camping Oral Health Tips
- posted: Oct. 18, 2022
If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if Read More