When you’re choosing a new dentist, especially in the Philadelphia area, it can be very difficult to find the one that meets your family’s needs. This can particularly be an issue if you’re new to the area and don’t have any family members to refer to when choosing a new dental care provider. Luckily, it’s not as difficult as you’d think to determine if they’re right for you. Once you know what steps to take, you’ll know if you’ve found the one or if it’s time to keep looking.

Here are five steps to help you get started when choosing a new family dentist in Philadelphia.

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Gum (periodontal) disease is a growing condition that already affects 85% of the adult population in the United States. For the best opportunity for recovery, early detection is the key. Then, with gum disease therapy in Philadelphia, you can be fully restored. Read on to learn about the innovative method available to reverse gum disease and rejuvenate your soft tissue!

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For patients living without their teeth, the most secure form of replacement are dental implants in Philadelphia. What’s better, though: to have a full set of teeth replaced at once, or to receive single replacements over time? To arrive at the right answer, let’s first take a look at how the dental implant procedure works.

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This may be some news that gets a lot of people’s attention! Researchers have found evidence that drinking wine may have a positive impact on your oral health and help to prevent gum disease in Horsham. Does that sound unbelievable? If so, then read on as your local dentist weighs in with a novel approach to fighting harmful bacteria that could contribute to gum (periodontal) disease.

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Do you have dental pain? It started as a dull annoyance a few weeks ago and has developed into a sharp uncomfortable notion that you can’t ignore.

Unfortunately, you might need root canal therapy in Philadelphia. If that’s the case, don’t begin to worry about the procedure. In fact, root canals are practically painless nowadays and work to save patient’s teeth! Learn more in this week’s blog post.

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Clear trays for invisible braces

Have you grown tired of looking in the mirror and seeing the daily reminder that you still haven’t gotten around to having your teeth straightened? It’s like there’s always a nagging voice in the back of your mind, nudging you to schedule that consultation. Understandably though, you may just want to avoid getting braces! Years of having metal in your mouth may not sound (or look) particularly appealing, but you’re not sure if there’s any other way. You may have even heard of Invisalign treatment, but aren’t sure that you would be a good candidate. If so, keep reading to find out if this invisible orthodontic option would work for you.

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