Gentle Dental of Pennsylvania

Today we celebrate World Health Day and it’s important to note that your oral health is far more important than you may realize! Your oral health affects your lungs, heart, bone health, and more. With good dental hygiene in place, you can keep bacteria under control. Poor dental hygiene has been shown to contribute to various diseases and conditions such a heart disease and can even worsen symptoms of COVID-19. Take care of your smile on World Health Day and every day. Tag someone as a reminder.

Dental Hygienists bring the sparkle! We want to say Happy Dental Hygienists week to our amazing Hygienists for their tireless efforts and dedication to our patients. We appreciate all that you do!

In most cases, dental issues don't go away on their own. In fact, symptoms and pain often times get worse! Maintaining proper oral health habits at home with regular dental visits could save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Don't neglect dental care. Schedule your routine cleaning + exam today: https://www.gentledental-pa.com/locations/springfield/

It’s Dental Assistants Recognition Week! So let’s take this opportunity to celebrate how awesome Dental Assistants are. Dental Assistants help Dentists perform complex procedures. They also perform a host of other tasks throughout the office, occupying a crucial third role in dentistry alongside Dentists and Hygienists.... To all of the amazing Dental Assistants at our office, we appreciate you!

Your health is most important, especially during this time. Did you know your gum health can affect your overall health? In fact, studies have shown that people with gum disease can be nine times more likely to suffer more serious effects of COVID-19. With our Safe Smiles Initiative in place, you can feel safe seeing us for your dental care. Protect yourself and your family by getting your routine dental check-up!

The new year is a great time to create resolutions for improving your health, starting with your dental health! Some great ideas include increased brushing and flossing, scheduling your 6-month dental checkup, Invisalign or even changing your diet! What's on your list for improving your dental health?

From our family to you, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

This season, watch out for holiday beverages like hot chocolate, eggnog and red wine that might be on the naughty list for your dental health. Instead, try alternative beverages like golden milk, dark hot chocolate or sugar-free options!

While many things have changed due to COVID-19, one thing that has remained the same is our commitment to our patient’s safety and wellbeing. It is more important than ever to take care of your health and as dentists, we know oral health is essential to your overall health. With our Safe Smiles Initiative, we have implemented additional safety and sanitation measures in accordance with O.S.H.A and CDC guidelines to protect you and our team. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Is it time for your next appointment? Don't push off dental care until next year. For your convenience, you can easily book an appointment online. We look forward to seeing you soon!

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, we wanted to share a simple tip to boost your mood. Research shows that you can easily reduce stress and anxiety while boosting your mood by taking a walk outdoors.

It's World Smile Day! Share your smile with those around you to brighten their day.

It's that time of the year again! Fall season brings deliciously sweet and nutty flavors from vegetables like butternut squash, which is very beneficial for your dental health! What's your favorite way to enjoy butternut squash?

It's apple-picking season. Fibrous fruits like apples are healthy substitutions for dessert. In addition to being relatively cheap, easy to prepare, and filling, they're also good for your dental health!

No matter where your child will be learning from this year, make sure they bring their best smile for a bright year ahead. Things to remember: Brush your teeth for two minutes in the morning and again in the evening Floss between each tooth to maintain healthy gums... Drink at least eight glasses of water throughout the day See more

Happy Office Manager Appreciation Month to all those who play a very important part in keeping our dentists and staff organized and smiling every day.

We'll never forget this day and the first responders that helped us through it. Always remember September 11th.

Don't forget to take time out from your time off to maintain your pearly whites today. Happy Labor Day!

Enamel is the natural shield of teeth that protects them from acid or extreme temperatures. You can safeguard your shield with high-calcium foods like almonds. If almonds are too hard for your teeth, try almond butter instead of your normal peanut butter.

What's the sweetest way to take care of your teeth? Eat some of your favorite high fiber fruits which act as a natural toothbrush. Here are some examples: What are your favorite fruits?

"Dentistry is essential health care because of its role in evaluating, diagnosing, preventing, or treating oral diseases, which can affect systemic health. - American Dental Association With our commitment to the safety of our patients with the Safe Smiles Initiative, we stand strongly with the ADA’s statement on dentistry as essential health care.

If you're making a back-to-school shopping list, don't forget a new toothbrush! A toothbrush should be changed every three months because the frayed ends can cause gum damage over time.

It's National Fresh Breath Day! Bad breath can be an uncomfortable subject but easily corrected. It can be caused by gum disease, plaque build-up, and more. If bad breath is a problem for you, we can help get to the root cause.