Protect Your Teeth and Gums for the New Year

The year has sprung anew once more, but your oral health care habits should remain the same. Safe and effective oral health care habits should not change year-to-year like passing diet fads do because oral health care habits are proven most effective for your everyday care. Although additional measures such as professional cleanings can take your teeth to another level,... read more »

7 Simple Tips to Help You Brush Your Teeth

As the holiday season approaches, it’s important not to slack on your oral health care. Brushing your teeth can easily be forgotten, and even if you do brush your teeth, it’s important to use the proper technique to make it effective. If you do not brush every part of your teeth and gums, you could miss food particles that can... read more »

Healthy Hygiene for an Aging Population

As we age, our teeth won’t be far behind. However, unlike our eyes and ears, we can keep our teeth in excellent condition diligent daily upkeep in our oral hygiene habits. The more we care for our teeth and gums, the more they will care for us. Not matter how old you are, your teeth still need your care.  ... read more »

What You Should Know About Teeth Clenching

Have you ever heard of bruxism? This issue—which is more commonly known as teeth grinding—is probably more common than you would expect. You see, many people have bruxism without realizing the problem, partially because many individuals clench their teeth unconsciously. As you may have guessed, this can cause quite a few problems since you might be clenching your teeth even... read more »

Why You Don’t Want to Miss Your Six Month Cleaning

Summer is the perfect time for a dental cleaning to boost your oral health and your smile confidence. At Always Dental Care, Dr. Truong Nguyen and our team in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, we are excited to help you get your smile ready for summer! The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) reports that patients who have routine six-month dental cleanings and exams... read more »

Do You Have an Abscessed Tooth?

An abscessed tooth, also known as a periapical abscess, is a pocket of pus (a thick, yellowish fluid) in a tooth caused by an infection. This can develop when the nerve of the tooth is dying or dead. It happens on the tip of the tooth’s root and spreads out. If the pus is not drained, the area surrounding it... read more »

Your Smile and Teeth Sensitivity

  What can you do about teeth sensitivity? Fortunately, our dentist will be able to give you specific advice—however, not before discovering the root of your problem. To help you know what to expect, we’re happy to give you an idea of what to expect. Would you be surprised to learn that your teeth could be sensitive because you are... read more »