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…

Overall Health Concerns

What to Expect at Your Dental Check-Up

Regular checkups are a critical part of keeping your mouth and overall health in check. If you haven’t been the dentist in a long time, you’re seeing a dentist for the first time, or you’ve relocated to a new area, a refresher on what to expect at your next check-up is great to have. Let…

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…

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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…