posted: Jan. 01, 2025.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read more

posted: Dec. 25, 2024.

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease And really, Read more

posted: Dec. 18, 2024.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more

posted: Dec. 11, 2024.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more

posted: Dec. 04, 2024.

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more

posted: Nov. 27, 2024.

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. Read more

posted: Nov. 20, 2024.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more

posted: Nov. 13, 2024.

When patients of Blanding Dental Associates PA hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the Read more

posted: Nov. 06, 2024.

YES!  Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read more

posted: Oct. 30, 2024.

Today, the doctor and our team at Blanding Dental Associates PA thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are Read more

posted: Oct. 23, 2024.

The fact is, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, resulting in more than 8,000 deaths. Men Read more

posted: Oct. 16, 2024.

Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Blanding Dental Associates PA right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that Read more

posted: Oct. 09, 2024.

Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more

posted: Oct. 02, 2024.

We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read more

posted: Sep. 25, 2024.

One of the greatest features our team at Blanding Dental Associates PA offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect Read more

posted: Sep. 18, 2024.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Blanding Dental Associates PA. Common reasons for procrastination are not Read more