I can’t stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
Dr. Richard Knowlton will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a sore jaw, you
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments and services they cover.
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
All Hallows’ Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars
Dentistry around the World
From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like Dr. Richard Knowlton, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum disease, oral infections,
How to Care for a CEREC® Restoration
Our Elizabethtown, PA office often provides CEREC for patients who need tooth restorations. Quite simply, patients love their new smiles. And they love the durable, easy-to-care-for natural of CEREC. For many people, a CEREC
Fun Facts for the Fourth
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat
Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own Dr. Richard Knowlton recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation from the experts,
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. Richard Knowlton and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War.
CEREC® Single-Visit Crown Benefits
Have you ever had a sinking feeling when you bite into something and hear an unsettling crunch? You know you’ve broken a tooth, and worry about just how long it will take to get