FOR A HEALTHIER SMILE, STOP DOING THIS
Home Table of Contents At Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury we want all of our patients to havethe best possible smiles, and it begins with good dental health. That’s why we advise you to avoid the following: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or weakened bridgework may result. If you must […]
DENTAL CHECK UP: HOW OFTEN?
Home Table of Contents When is the last time you had a dental check-up? At Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA, we like our patients to see us every six months. It’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Know The Risk Factors For Oral Problems Most people are in […]
BEWARE OF HIDDEN SUGAR
Home Table of Contents We counsel our dental patients at Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health troubles. If you are trying to de-sugar your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as […]
THE TECHNO-TOOTHBRUSH
Home Table of Contents Are electric toothbrushes any better for your dental health than manual toothbrushes? The answer depends on who you ask, because both have their advocates. In this article from Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA, we aren’t going to recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a look […]
ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS AN OPTION IF I HAVE RECEDING GUMS?
Home Table of Contents Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must ascertain which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants, like those from Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA, have a high success rate when done correctly. Success depends on […]
DEBUNKING DENTAL MYTHS
Home Table of Contents This post from Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA focuses on three dental health myths. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For TeethWe all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than […]
7 STEPS FOR A HEALTHY SMILE
Home Table of Contents “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that in the 1730s he meant it as advice for fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA, we apply it […]
HEALTHY TEETH, HEALTHY BABY
Home Table of Contents This post from Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious baby can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. Don’t forget your needs and your fitness during these important months. That includes your dental health. […]
DO YOU GRIND YOUR TEETH WHILE YOU SLEEP?
Home Table of Contents Here is a guide to treating teeth grinding, from the dentists at the Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA. UnderstandMost teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons […]
SOUTHERN YORK SMILE CARE TREATS CANKER SORES, LESIONS, AND FEVER BLISTERS
Home Table of Contents At Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury PA, one of the most common complaints we get is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions, and they can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical […]