Merion Village Dental Blog

The Merion Village Dental Adult No Cavity Club is a fun way for us to celebrate dental health no matter your age! Get rewards just by keeping up with your oral hygiene!

Gum inflammation is quite common in the US, but could also indicate worse dental problems. Learn more about swollen gum causes & treatments!

Dental visits are a common source of anxiety for many people. Now add a global pandemic and your oral health might take a backseat. Here at Merion Village Dental, we want to assure you that you are in the best hands when you step into our office. While we might be living in a time…
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Modern dentistry can work wonders when it comes to saving or repairing a damaged tooth. But even with the latest advances in technology and procedures, there are still situations where the removal of a tooth is necessary. And although the idea of a dental extraction may seem extreme, the procedure is straightforward, safe, concealable, and…
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Researchers have been trying to understand the connection between gum disease and other aspects of overall health for years. But a study recently led by the University of Pennsylvania may shed some new light on the subject—there may be a correlation between diabetes and Periodontal Disease, or gum disease. That link may be more ambiguous…
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If your dentist mentioned something about ‘dental caries’ at your last appointment, you may not have been familiar with the phrase. That could be because we most frequently refer to them as cavities or tooth decay – the most common type of oral disease. Dental caries can affect any of us, but with the proper…
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Bad breath can leave you feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable. But since the causes of persistent bad breath, or halitosis, can be different from person to person, solving the issue isn’t always easy. Understanding the potential causes of bad breath is the first step toward finding a solution. And if everything else is ruled out, a…
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Using A Night Guard to Reduce Jaw Pain & Discomfort Waking with a headache or a sore jaw isn’t the ideal way to start the day. But for the 10 to 15 percent of us who suffer from bruxism, the pain and soreness of teeth grinding and jaw clenching can be a daily inconvenience. But…
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It’s a question we all face – do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed? The short answer is likely yes. While having one’s wisdom teeth removed is not always necessary, it almost always makes sense to have the procedure completed. Understanding what wisdom teeth are is one of the first steps in making…
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