We all know that it’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day – but how do you know if you’re using the right toothbrush and toothpaste? At Chesheim Dental Associates in Erdenheim, we think it’s important, not only to keep up with brushing your teeth, but to… Read More…
Yikes! You broke a crown. And the part of having it restored you like the least is biting into that mass of impression goop – it makes you gag every time and it has to stay in your mouth for what feels like hours. Worse, sometimes the impression for something… Read More…
We all know that it’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day — but how do you know if you’re using the right toothbrush? At Chesheim Dental Associates in Erdenheim, we think it’s important to not only keep up with brushing your teeth, but also to make… Read More…
In our last two blogs, we discussed what gum disease is, its symptoms, and how it can affect the rest of your body and your overall health. All of us at Chesheim Dental Associates also want you to know that despite how scary periodontal disease is, it is actually very… Read More…
In our last blog, we discussed what periodontal (gum) disease is, some of the signs and symptoms that may indicate the disease, and how important it is to come see us at our Erdenheim dental office as soon as possible if you’re experiencing any of those symptoms. Today we’re going to… Read More…
You know we’re always happy to see you at Chesheim Dental Associates. We think of you as part of our extended family, so we’re truly concerned when we see patients with periodontal disease, or what we usually call “gum disease.” When gum disease is in its early stages, you might… Read More…
The Erdenheim, PA dental practice of Chesheim Dental Associates incorporates the latest in innovative dental technology to enhance patient care. One such example is the Tekscan® for computerized occlusal analysis. The T-Scan is a diagnostic device that records your bite force dynamics, including occlusal force, location and timing. What does… Read More…
You know that eating sugar isn’t just bad for your diet – it is bad for your teeth! Eating sugar creates an acidic condition in the mouth. Acidity strips minerals from tooth enamel, causing it to weaken and be more vulnerable to bacteria. As a result, tooth decay occurs. But… Read More…
It is important to your dental health to visit the dentist every 6 months for a thorough checkup and cleaning. But perhaps even more important is the preventive measures you take every day, including what you eat and drink and your oral hygiene regimen. Your diet can have a dramatic… Read More…