Flenniken Dentistry Blog

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means you’ll soon find yourself up to your ears in delicious home-cooked food. While this used to fill you with youthful excitement, these days it makes you a bit nervous. Your missing teeth make certain foods hard to eat, and you worry you’ll show up for the big holiday dinner and not be able to enjoy everything. You deserve to soak up as much of the holidays as possible, and you can now do that thanks to dental implants in Carlisle from Flenniken Family Dentistry. (more…)

If you’re tempted by the idea of getting straighter teeth with discreet, clear braces, we totally understand. Many adults and older teens have benefitted from Invisalign — in fact, the clear braces system is now celebrating 4 million patients served all over the world. Will you be next? Here’s what you should know about Invisalign in Carlisle.

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From tooth decay to unexpected injury, a number of factors can cause your oral structures to malfunction. Problems can range from your teeth and gums to your jaw joint and the alignment of your bite. And an issue in one of these areas can throw everything else in your mouth out of whack, too. For example, a malfunctioning TMJ (temporomandibular joint) puts people at a greater risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease, among other issues. When a comprehensive solution is needed for repairing or improving a smile, your dentist in Carlisle, PA offers full mouth reconstruction.

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Some things in life can be ignored — like a scratch on your bumper, or a knee that creaks a little more than it used to. But a gap in your smile? That’s something you can’t forget about. Even just one lost tooth can cause serious issues with chewing and speaking… but we’ve got good news. Dental implants in Carlisle, PA are a comprehensive solution to tooth loss!

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Sleep apnea is a fairly common condition with approximately 20 million adult Americans diagnosed with the sleep disorder. While this may sound like an alarming number, it is estimated that 80 percent of sleep apnea cases remain undiagnosed. The drastic amount of untreated sleep apnea patients is largely due to the fact many do not recognize the signs and symptoms of the disorder. As a result, undiagnosed patients are at a high risk for developing serious complications to their overall health and quality of life. At Flenniken Family Dentistry, we do not want to see your health at risk from untreated apnea. As a dentist providing treatment for sleep apnea in Carlisle, we have the top seven signs to help recognize the sleep disorder.
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1976 was a big year for the world. Apple Computer Company was formed, the United States celebrated its 200th birthday… and maybe a bit more locally, Flenniken Family Dentistry opened its doors to the Carlisle community! It’s been a wonderful four decades serving smiles in Pennsylvania, and we’d love to celebrate with our doctors, staff and everyone we’ve served. With that in mind, we’re sending you a warm invitation to our 40th anniversary celebration! (more…)