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Learning is a lifelong passion at our office. Helping our patients stay informed and educated about the latest dental topics is important to us.
So whether it’s an event here in Elizabethtown or a topic that you need more information on or news about the office, we will post it here in our blog. Let us know how we’re doing!
Facial Protection Awareness Starts with Mouthguards
What costs us $33 billion in healthcare and 20 million lost days at school? Sports related injuries. In fact, 12 million people between ages 5 and 22 suffer a sport-related injury annually. Injuries to
Oral Cancer: Some Sobering Stats
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, and with it comes a reminder of how devastating this disease can be: Close to 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. It
What are the Signs That Your Tooth Has A Cavity
Being a kid and eating lots of cookies aren’t the only criteria for a cavity… Our team at Knowlton Dental Associates frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day
Can Germs really live on my toothbrush?
Um, yes of course they can! Some experts even say that every time you flush a toilet, a few of those tiny little nasty germs disperse into the air and land you-know-where… But seriously,
Bad Oral Health can Break Your Heart
When you think of February, you think of hearts – Valentine’s day is here and love is in the air. But there’s something else you should be aware of – heart disease – it
Children’s Dental Health Month – Things to Know
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. We’ve compiled a list of important things you should know about maintaining your young child’s dental health. When Teeth Come In Your baby is born with 20
Potential Oral Health Effects of Cannabis Use and Preventive Care Recommendations
Although it remains federally banned, cannabis use is increasing, as many states legalize it’s use for medicinal purposes. While the harmful effects of tobacco smoking on oral health are well publicized, there has been
Lights, Planters, Action! Knowlton Dental will be at Mount Joy Winterfest 2018
We’re proud to be sponsoring the Lights for the Main Street Mount Joy Winterfest 2018 celebration. While your there, don’t forget to checkout our cool planters from Bloombox. (We’ve also installed some planters here
How do I know if I have gum disease? (8 Signs)
It’s usually easy to tell when you have a cavity, but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease
The Intriguing History of Halloween
The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween – back in the “old days” it wasn’t even called Halloween! (If you joined us for Movies in
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut
5 Things that Cause Your Teeth to be Discolored and What You Can Do About It
Do you ever compare your current teeth color to old photos you have of yourself? If you did, you might notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny bright white teeth.
Get in the Game with the Right Sports Mouth Guard
Get In the Game by Having a Custom Fitted Mouth Guard Made for You As our own children and the athletes in our practice get involved in organized sports this year, it is important
Three Popular Must-Have Dental Treatments
While we customize treatment for every patient, we find that there are three procedures that are becoming more popular: dental implants, bite guards, and teeth whitening. Implants Dental implants are a great tool for
Got Bad Breath? Here’s your To-Do List.
Here at Knowlton Dental Associates, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about halitosis – also known as bad breath or in some circles, dog breath. So we thought we would help
What is Gingivitis and can it be Reversed?
What is Gingivitis? Can it be prevented? Once I have it on my gums, can I cure or reverse it? Before you can fix the problem, you have to understand it first. Gingivitis is
A Healthy Mouth Starts With What You Eat!
Most people know that visiting the dentist is an essential part of caring for their teeth. Regular checkups and cleanings are, of course, very important. But what some people don’t realize is that good
Does Oral Health Affect Your Heart?
Some scientific evidence suggests that poor dental health may be linked to cardiovascular disease. Although more research is needed to explore this association, it provides yet another reason to brush your teeth twice per
Movies in the Park at Elizabethtown Park Amphitheater 2018
Enjoy FREE family films under the stars. Summer movies in the park at Elizabethtown Amphitheater is a fun and free family event that begins June 12 and will play all summer through August 14.
What are Sealants and how do they work?
Want to know why you get so many cavities in your back teeth? Because molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The
The link between the health of your mouth and heart
While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Knowlton Dental Associates are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, Dr. Richard Knowlton and our team want you to know the state of your
Time for a checkup? When was your last Dental Cleaning?
Think about this: You water your garden a few times a week, you change your oil every 3 months, and you [hopefully] replace the batteries in your smoke detectors at least once per year.
XEROSTOMIA – Dry Mouth Explained
What is Xerostomia? Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. There
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of waking, it could be
Knowlton Dental supports Donegal High School Performing Arts Beauty and the Beast
Come check out the classic Beauty and the Beast put on by our dear friends at the Donegal High School Performing Arts! We’re happy to support such a wonderful cause through sponsorship and staff
Can children really avoid tooth decay?
Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break down his or her teeth. Children
Dr Knowlton – What it takes to help patients and build a successful dental practice
The world today is changing and I see it in the dental profession. But if you remember to stick to the basics of making patients comfortable and creating a quality atmosphere – you can not only help patients, but you can build a great dental practice.
3 Foods for Healthy Gums and Healthy Hearts
It’s that time of the year again, when we try to stick to our New Year’s Resolutions. If you look around, you’ll notice many ads are about fitness and exercise equipment – but the
11 Fun Facts about Animal and Human Teeth
11 Toothy Facts Looking for ways to motivate your child to brush his or her teeth? Why not compare their teeth to those of their favorite animals? Like people, some animals have several different
Oh No – My gums are shrinking!
Receding Gums Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Let’s look