Informative Dental Blogs

Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it also affects your appearance.

One of the key elements in a child’s development is their first set of teeth. Although primary (“baby”) teeth last only a few years, they’re critically important for enabling a child to eat solid foods, speak and smile.

If you have missing, damaged, or broken teeth and are looking for the perfect restoration solution, dental implants may be the right choice for you.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed.

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Chara took a deflected puck shot to the face in Game Four that broke his jaw.

“Break a leg” is a well-known theatrical expression for wishing good luck to an actor about to go on stage. Singers should have one of their own…“Chip a tooth”!

Dental bridges are your key to bridging the gap between missing teeth and a complete, dazzling smile. These custom-made devices consist of two main components: crowns and a false tooth or pontic. The crowns anchor to your natural teeth or dental implants on either side of the gap, providing stability and support for the pontic in the middle.

If you’ve noticed redness or small skin cracks at the corners of your mouth, you may have a common infection known as perleche or angular cheilitis.

Think you might have a cracked tooth? Cracks can form on your teeth, threatening your oral health. But don't panic — with the help of your dentist, you can stop cracked teeth in their tracks.

Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks.

Invisalign is a great alternative to traditional braces. This treatment does not have any brackets or wires, and uses removable acrylic trays. The trays are worn in a series over time each day, and move your teeth gently into place. Invisalign trays are easily removable for eating, drinking, and cleaning.

I find myself talking with patients about teeth grinding, aka bruxism, every single day. Why? Most people don’t know if they’re grinding their teeth, so dentists are the first people to point it out.

Worldwide we have an obsession with bright, white teeth. They symbolize health, beauty, and youthfulness. There are things that discolor your teeth that you may not be aware of. Let's talk about it.

This begins part one of a series of posts about the ways we damage our teeth. Exciting, I know. It’s a fascinating topic that we are still learning more about every year.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, and starring roles in big-screen films.

Most people associate bacteria with disease and ill health. But the real story about the trillions of microscopic organisms now living in and on your body is a bit more complicated.

Want to find out what it’s like to get dental implants from your Jenkintown, PA dentists Drs. Cary and Jonathan Limberakis? Learn more about what makes a dental implant work and how it can treat your tooth loss.

Nitrous Oxide, often referred to as "N2O" or simply "laughing gas," is a colorless, odorless gas with an intriguing history. It was first discovered in the late 18th century by English chemist and inventor Sir Humphry Davy. However, its dental applications didn't emerge until the mid-19th century when dentists realized its potential to alleviate pain and anxiety in their patients.

If you’ve lost some teeth you may eventually want to replace them with dental implants. Implants by far are the restoration of choice due to their life-likeness and durability.

Dental mouthguards may be worn to prevent patients from grinding or clenching their teeth. They are also used to help with sleep apnea symptoms, and to protect teeth from injury during sports. At our practice, we work with patients who have concerns about protecting their teeth, and part of our evaluation process is to determine if patients may benefit from a mouthguard.

She's an international star who's recognized everywhere she goes. As Carol Brady, she was an ambassador for the “blended family” before most of us even knew what to call her bunch.

If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or infected tooth.