Every six months, you visit us for your routine cleaning and exam. Have you or a family member been told that you need a deep cleaning? If so, you’re probably wondering what the difference is and why it has been recommended that you get a deep cleaning.

What Happens at a Routine Dental Visit?

When you visit Dental Wellness Phoenixville every six months for your routine dental cleaning, you spend about an hour in our…

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If you’ve ever tried to read your dental insurance plan and were left with more questions than answers, you’re not alone. Even for professionals, dental benefits can be hard to understand, confusing to access, and confusing to maximize. Lucky for us, and you, our financial team is standing by to help you find the best way to use your dental benefits in 2022. To help you get started, they’ve put together this list of tips for maximizing your benefits….

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Brushing and flossing your teeth daily are the foundation for a healthy smile. But many people tend to skip out on flossing, causing plaque and bacteria to grow in between their teeth and under their gum lines. Here are three reasons why you should floss daily to boost your oral health.

1. Flossing Prevents Gum Disease

Gum disease is a common but completely preventable progressive dental ailment. It begins with the proliferation of bacteria and plaque under the gum line,…

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Most people know that tobacco can damage their body, but some people don’t realize that it can have a huge impact on your oral health. Tobacco contains many chemicals that are dangerous when left on the teeth or gums.

How Does Smoking Affect My Oral Health?

Smoking can affect various aspects of your oral health. One of the most noticeable ones is teeth staining. Cosmetic appearances can make a person feel self-conscious, but it’s not the worst health problem that smoking…

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These days there are an almost overwhelming number of toothpaste varieties crowding the aisles at your local pharmacy. Every major brand has multiple product lines. They boast different types of whitening, formulas that target issues like enamel or gum disease, and even unique ingredients like charcoal or coconut oil. With all these available options, which is going to be best for you? At Dental Wellness Phoenixville, we want to help simplify your decision, so we’ve…

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Cancer can occur anywhere in the body, including your mouth. Any part of your mouth can be affected, including your lips, tongue, gums, the roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. Oral cancer is fairly common, but if it’s caught early on, it’s usually very curable. What is an oral cancer screening? Do you need one?

Chances are you’ve heard it time and time again — you should be flossing as part of your dental routine. And we definitely don’t disagree! It’s an important part of your preventative routine to make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy. To help make your flossing as effective as possible, we’ve put together this quick guide of proper flossing technique.

The Set-Up

How much floss thread would you guess that you need to properly floss your…

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If you’re thinking about putting off a filling, think again! Delaying important dental care can result in further damage–even tooth loss. We know that our patients live busy lives and can’t always come back to have a cavity filled as soon as it’s been discovered. In this post, we’ll let you know how long you can wait before you’re putting your teeth at risk.

The Goal of a Filling

First of all, you should know what a

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Most people want a smile that’s at least a little bit whiter and brighter. When you’re happy with your teeth, you live life with less self-consciousness and smile with more confidence. Here are five ways to achieve a sparkling smile.

• Quit all tobacco (or don’t start)

Chewing tobacco and smoking cigarettes not only damage your overall health, they also change the color of your teeth. The nicotine and tar soak into your teeth’s enamel, staining them. If you smoke or…

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