Philadelphia Dental Smiles

Today is World Cancer Day, raising awareness about cancer and encouraging early detection and treatment. Did you know that we regularly complete an oral cancer screening as part of your ongoing care? One more reason to make an extra effort to keep your regularly prescribed recall appointments! #PhiladelphiaDentalSmiles #PhiladelphiaDentists #dentistinPhiladelphia

The average adult has between 2,000 to 4,000 taste buds in total. The sensory cells in the taste buds responsible for how we perceive taste renew themselves every week. About one-quarter of the population is considered supertasters, people with a heightened sense of taste, particularly for bitter foods and specifically a bitter compound called 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP). Another quarter is considered nontasters, who fortunately can taste foods, but are less sensitive and cannot detect the bitter taste of PROP. #didyouknow #funfact #PhiladelphiaDentalSmiles #PhiladelphiaDentists #dentistinPhiladelphia

Each year, sporting activities are to blame for tooth loss in millions of people. A recent study estimates that 25% of people suffer from an oral injury in their lifetime. A properly fitted sports mouthguard prevents thousands of injuries yearly. Don’t take chances! Here’s everything you need to know...https://bit.ly/385VnOk #proactive #protection #smile #mouthguard #dentalcare #dentalhealth #oralcare #oralhealth #PhiladelphiaDentalSmiles #PhiladelphiaDentists #dentistinPhiladelphia

If your dentist says your wisdom teeth, or third molars, came in problem-free, count yourself lucky. Most people -- 90% -- have at least one wisdom tooth that’s impacted, or not able to fully grow in. Problems with your wisdom teeth can cause cavities, damage to neighboring teeth, and gum disease. Wisdom teeth generally come in between the ages of 17 and 25. Your dentist should track their progress. If they become a problem, you may need to get them removed. #didyouknow #funfact #dentalfacts #dentalcare #dentalhealth #oralcare #oralhealth #PhiladelphiaDentalSmiles #PhiladelphiaDentists #dentistinPhiladelphia

Root canal therapy doesn't deserve its bad rap. Especially when you think that its 2 main goals are to get you out of pain quickly and permanently, and to save your tooth. An incredibly valuable treatment that, if you need it, we'll ensure your comfort. https://bit.ly/3mZjgiC #oralhealth #oralcare #smile #rootcanaltreatment #rootcanal #dentalcare #dentalhealth #PhiladelphiaDentalSmiles #PhiladelphiaDentists #dentistinPhiladelphia