Choosing a mouthwash can be tricky if you don’t know what health benefits to consider, but our team at Pennyrile Family Dentistry can provide tips on different dental products. There are two main types of mouthwash to consider for your oral hygiene and the look of your smile. A therapeutic... Read more » The teeth in the front of your mouth are very visible when you smile. When a cavity or other physical defect develops on one of these teeth it can cause discomfort as well as make you feel self-conscious If you have noticed an area of concern on any one of... Read more » Your smile will never get better if you don't give it a chance to. Even with optimum oral hygiene routines, your smile can often be damaged throughout the day due to risk factors in your everyday life. To ensure your smile has the best chance for oral health success,... Read more » If you have frequent feelings of fatigue, you may be suffering from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that is hard to detect since it happens during sleep and can go untreated for years. We encourage you to schedule a checkup with our dentist if someone has pointed out to you... Read more » Stains on your front teeth can leave you with a smile that has been dimmed by unsightly shades of yellow, gray, and brown. Rather than risk damaging your teeth and gums by experimenting with retail grade tooth whitening products, you should schedule a whitening appointment with our dentist, Dr. Joseph... Read more » Are you trying to decide if you should restore a tooth with a dental crown or not? If so, our dentist, Dr. Joseph N. Falco, is more than happy to help you. It’s important to make the best decision for your smile. So, to help you learn more about these... Read more » When you’re in the oral hygiene aisle at the store, you’re probably overwhelmed by the many mouthwash options available. You’re not alone. Many people feel this same way. To help you narrow your selection options, our dentist, Dr. Joseph N. Falco, is happy to give you some factors to think... Read more » With age, comes many changes to your dental health, one of which is an increased likelihood of cavities. As the years pass, your smile undergoes many adverse changes, such as: Tooth enamel weakens, leaving the teeth vulnerable to bacteria and acid. Without the protective tooth enamel, the tooth itself is... Read more » Water flossers have been around for a good bit of time now, and lots of our patients use them. Like floss, water flossing is a way of cleaning bacteria from your chompers and gums and eliminating wedged food remnants from between your teeth. Here are a few things you should... Read more » If you have any lost or missing teeth, you are in need of a tooth replacement. If left unchecked, a missing tooth can lead to serious harm to your mouth. Not only will your jaw deteriorate, but you'll be at an increased risk for further tooth decay due to excess... Read more » 
