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Attack Of The Gummi Bear

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The team at Kevin Bass DMD cares about their patients and their beautiful smiles. We offer a key warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy.
 
Most people know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating sticky candy creates the perfect environment for cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth.
 
Besides the sugar, there is a physical toll of chewing on sticky candy. It can cause a condition in the temporomandibular joint called Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ). The jaw is a delicate joint and sticky candy increases the possibility of moving the jaw out of alignment.
 
Worried about giving up the sweet stuff? When you stop eating highly-sweet things, your taste buds adjust and you will enjoy foods with more subtle flavors, such as fruits. So don’t give up! Your taste buds will change and your teeth and jaw will thank you!
 
If you
  • hear a popping or clicking noise in your jaw,
  • have pain in your jaw or around your ears, or
  • feel like your bite is out of alignment, call to make an appointment today. 
We can treat TMJ issues with a variety of methods including relaxation techniques, diet and lifestyle modifications, or orthodontic treatment. Physical therapy is often effective for treating more severe cases of TMJ.
Along with healthy teeth, we also want you to have a gorgeous smile that you can be proud of. We can address all of your dental issues at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale. Services include restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule an appointment today.

 

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy

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Dental Cleanings During Pregnancy If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental problems during pregnancy. At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale, we want to discuss oral health for expectant mothers.

Our team recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy. Lying in a dentist’s chair can be uncomfortable during the last trimester. A professional cleaning performed by one of our expert dental hygienists, along with proper brushing and flossing, helps prevent gum problems that are often connected to hormonal changes.

The American Dental Association has found a positive correlation between periodontal disease and preterm deliveries and low birth weight.

If you are currently pregnant and have sore, swollen, or bleeding gums, call us for an appointment. We can help.

If you receive dental treatment at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry during your pregnancy, be sure to inform our team that you are expecting. This will influence decisions about X-rays, pain relievers, antibiotics, and conscious sedation.

Hormonal changes cause an increase in plaque production which can result in tooth decay. If you are eating numerous small meals during the day, take care to brush after eating. If you bypass sweet snacks, your teeth will be less likely to develop cavities.

At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we take special care of our patients who are expecting.

Visiting Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry every six months can help you maintain a healthy mouth and a positive outlook on life. Our services include family and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule your next checkup with us today!

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Tooth Knocked Out? Call Us ASAP!

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Tooth Knocked Out? Call (406) 728-0896 ASAP!It may sound like a catastrophe to many Lansdale area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be saved.

The most important things for patients to do if they’ve had a tooth knocked out is to find the tooth, handle it carefully and keep it in the best condition possible so the team at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry can reinsert it properly.

Do not handle the tooth by the root, be careful to only touch the crown. It’s okay to gently rinse the tooth in water, but don’t scrub it or remove any tissue fragments from the tooth.

If it is possible, the best place for the tooth to be held is back in the socket (placed there gently, of course). Holding the tooth between the lip and gum or under the tongue is good too, just be careful not to swallow. If neither of these is an option, place the tooth in a cup of milk.

Next, you’ll want to get to us as soon as possible. Most teeth that can be reinserted by a dentist within an hour can be saved.

If you have a dental emergency, call immediately. Our emergency dentists are here to help the people of Lansdale, North Penn, Montgomeryville and the surrounding areas.

CONTACT BLACK & BASS COSMETIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY:

215-368-1424

LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

Schedule Your Coronation

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We treat all of our patients royally here at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Lansdale, Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever. And putting a crown on a tooth with problems could be just what you need to realize a dazzling smile.

Crowns are a remedy for many problems:

  • protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or to hold together a cracked tooth
  • cover and provide durability to a tooth with a large filling and little tooth structure remaining
  • restore a broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
  • add strength to a tooth following a root canal procedure

If you feel like you have a need for a crown, don’t look any further than Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Our dentists and lab techs have the experience, training, and proficiency to make sure your crowns are created and placed properly. There are many different kinds of crowns that serve different purposes. We perform a thorough examination to ensure the crown you get is perfect for you and your smile.

We then prepare your tooth so that the crown will fit the way that it should. Once the tooth is prepared and ready, we use state-of-the-art tools to fit the crown on your tooth. When done properly, crowns can last many years. Crowns are a wonderful way to protect and improve your smile.

We can address all of your dental issues at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale. Services include restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule an appointment today.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

Keep Your Teeth Safe

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Keep Your Teeth Safe, Lansdale

There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Lansdale, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, specialty facilities, and recreational sports.

At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we want to remind our patients that many activities pose a risk to teeth.

Mouthguards are not just for rugby and football players. Actually, you should use mouthguards during any activity where facial impact is possible.

This includes many common sports such as pick-up basketball games, and volleyball, and bicycling. When you have a properly fitted mouth protector, you can prevent broken or lost teeth as well as lip, tongue, and jaw injuries.

Mouth protectors come in three main types: stock, boil and bite, and custom-fitted. The stock mouth protectors are pre-formed and ready to wear. Unfortunately, they rarely fit well.

You can find boil and bite mouth protectors at sporting goods stores. Soften them in water and then place in your mouth to fit them (make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions).

Custom-fitted mouth protectors can be made by your dentist to make sure you have a perfect fit.

The soft tissues that line your cheeks and lips are especially susceptible to injury when you have braces or fixed bridge work. Plus these expensive appliances can be damaged as well. For these reasons, a mouth protector is extremely important for patients undergoing these treatments. Your orthodontist may even recommend a mouth protector for your lower teeth as well.

Regardless if you’re wearing a mouth guard or not, if you have a dental emergency, call immediately. Our emergency dentists are here to help the people of Lansdale, North Penn, Montgomeryville and the surrounding areas.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often

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6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often

Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often, and some go for years without a checkup. At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, serving Montgomeryville, Lansdale and North Penn, we strongly recommend against this. Don’t put your dental health at risk!

Most dentists recommend a visit to the dentist’s office twice a year. There are a lot of reasons for this, some better than others. We searched around and found six good reasons for regular visits to the dentist:

1. Oral Cancer Detection

That’s right: cancer detection. Not many people realize the risk of getting cancer in their mouth or throat. Oral cancer is a serious problem. The risk of getting oral cancer is increased significantly for tobacco users, but the risk is there for everyone.

Dentists are trained to spot the signs of oral cancer, and regular checkups can mitigate the risk. Oral cancer is very treatable, but you have to catch it early. Frequent visits to Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry can help you avoid this problem.

2. Cavity Damage

People who visit the dentist more frequently have fewer cavities. Early treatment of cavities can be less invasive, and even cosmetically favorable. Catching cavities early offers tremendous advantages.

Visiting Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry can help you avoid cavities all together with regular checkups and cleaning.

3. Gum disease

Visiting the dentist more means keeping an eye on the health of your gums. We can help you track the health of your gums and can prescribe healthful procedures to avoid or cure gum disease.

4. Bad Habits

Bad habits can have a negative impact on your oral health. Smoking, poor diet, biting nails and clenching teeth are among the more common.

Frequent visits to Kevin Bass DMD can help you track any potential harm you may be causing with bad habits. We can help you identify bad habits and prescribe procedures or treatments to help you recover.

5. Deeper Problems

Most of the reasons we have discussed so far involve oral inspection. However, our dental team has the ability to look deeper with x-rays.

X-ray technology has come a long way and can be a great way to spot potential problems before they become visible. Your dentist is trained to look at x-rays to find common problems. Many of the problems can be fixed before damage occurs,

6. More Than Just Teeth

Dentists are trained in the anatomy around your mouth and that includes your neck, throat, lymph nodes and head. Dentists know a lot about these areas and look for signs of trouble.

A regular visit to the dentist can help you avoid health issues that can affect your overall health.

Visiting Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry every six months can help you maintain a healthy mouth and a positive outlook on life. Our services include family and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule your next checkup with us today!

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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