As the weather begins to change, it is important to take precautions to ensure your health remains in peak condition. Because you'll be spending more time indoors, it is a good opportunity to employ new and enhanced oral health care habits to keep your smile shining.  For instance, did you know that chewing sugarless gum after meals can help prevent... read more »

  How would you rank your oral health care at this present moment? Are you actively cleaning your smile every day using effective oral hygiene routines such as brushing and flossing daily? Even if you are flossing on a daily basis, it is essential to make sure you're using effective flossing techniques to ensure your teeth are cleaned adequately and... read more »

Is bad breath cramping your style? Bad breath, which is also known as halitosis, can cause embarrassment or shame. Our dentist and team are happy to share some simple things you can do at home to fight gum disease. Drink Water One of the simplest ways to combat bad breath is to drink enough water. Hydration is important so that... read more »

We advise that you create a cavity prevention plan now before tooth decay can cause you to suffer severe oral health problems such as gum disease and total tooth loss. An untreated cavity will eventually spread to the rest of the tooth, but you can prevent large cavities from ever developing by covering vulnerable back teeth with dental sealants. The... read more »

Are you missing some or all of your permanent teeth? Our dentist may recommend dentures to restore the functionality and beauty of your smile. Dentures are removable appliances that can replace some of or all of the teeth. They are placed on the gums and may be attached to the remaining natural teeth. What Are the Different Types of Dentures?... read more »

Not every filling is right for every tooth. For example,a cavity in a back tooth, or molar, that chews and grinds your food would be suitable for a gold or an amalgam filling that can withstand a great deal of pressure. But what about a cavity that is in an area where many people can see it? In such a... read more »

Removing oral bacteria and dental plaque from teeth and gums daily is crucial to your oral health. To do this, flossing is as important as brushing, because floss is able to reach the crevices between the teeth and around the gumline that brushing alone can't. As plaque and bacteria linger, they allow cavities and gingivitis to infiltrate your smile.  ... read more »

Cosmetic dentistry is all about building you the smile you dream of. At Dental Arts Of Drexel Hill, we offer our patients many different cosmetic dentistry services. We’ve amassed this short outline of some of them to help you determine if cosmetic dentistry procedures could be right for you: -Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings. These fillings are also referred to as white... read more »

A comprehensive dental exam is a portion of your dental check up appointments. In fact, it’s provided after your dental cleaning. To help you know a little more about this portion of your upcoming dental appointment so you can know what to expect in the dental chair, our dental team is happy to share some information with you. When your... read more »

Are your gums moving away from the base of your teeth? If so, this means they are receding, and there are many reasons why this might be happening. Our dentists, Dr. Erika Johnston and Dr. Peter Rosenman, are happy to explain the reasoning behind receding gums as well as what you can do to help them. The first thing that... read more »