3 Misconceptions About Flossing | Advanced Collegeville Dentistry

3 Common Misconceptions About Flossing

3 Common Misconceptions About Flossing We know it can be difficult to get in the habit of flossing regularly. After all, your mouth can feel pretty fresh after just brushing, enough to fool you into thinking it’s totally clean and safe from tooth decay or gum disease. But flossing regularly is the only way to make sure…

Children Teeth Rotting | Collegeville Dentistry

Help! My Child’s Teeth Are Rotting

As soon as teeth erupt in a child’s mouth, bacteria become normal inhabitants. Bacteria feed on the substrate in the form of milk or a regular diet and produce acid that degenerate the tooth and form cavities. At this point, simply the tooth is then said to be rotting. What should you do if you…

Can Flying Give me a Toothache | collegeville advanced dentistry

Can Flying Give me a Toothache

Unfortunately, yes, flying can give you a toothache. Once the plane leaves the tarmac and starts to climb, your teeth become sensitive and you can develop a growing pain. If you had oral problems prior to the flight, they may become worse in-flight, but you may also notice some tooth pain for the first time.…

got dry mouth | collegeville advanced dentistry

Prevent Dry Mouth While Sleeping

Millions of people experience dry mouth at some point in their lives. If you are one of those millions, you know night time is generally the worst, waking up parched. Without relief it can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Dry mouth is annoying and can be painful. If left untreated, chronic dry mouth can lead to…

tooth extraction specialists | Advanced Dentistry of Collegeville

5 Common Myths about Root Canal Treatment

A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat a diseased or infected tooth. There are multiple layers to your teeth, the hard, outer layer of enamel and dentin and the layer below known as pulp which houses blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. A root canal becomes necessary when the soft tissue layer…

Children's Sealants | Advanced Dentistry of Collegevile

Does My Child Need Sealants?

Dental sealants are a coating put on the grooves of your child’s back teeth in order to protect them. The first adult molars in a child’s mouth come out around 6 years of age and come with very deep grooves built-in. Food often gets trapped in those grooves and a toothbrush’s bristles are unable to…