Dental Anxiety and Fear with Dr Wollach

Dental Anxiety and Fear with Dr Wollach

General Dentistry

Hi, it’s Dr. Wollach from Phoenixville Dental. If you’re like millions of Americans who are fearful of the dentist I want to help alleviate those concerns. We want to make sure that anything we do you feel safe and comfortable. If you suffer from dental anxiety we do...
Covid Baby Boom with Dr. Wollach

Covid Baby Boom with Dr. Wollach

General Dentistry

Hi, it’s Dr. Wollach here from Phoenixville Dental. I’m not sure about all of you, but I have definitely started to notice a Covid baby boom trend happening. In my building alone, there are at least five pregnant women, my wife being one of them, so I wanted to go...
How Often Should I Brush & Floss?

How Often Should I Brush & Floss?

General Dentistry

Brushing and flossing help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease. Plaque is a film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva that sticks to the teeth and gums.  The bacteria in plaque convert certain food particles into acids that cause tooth decay. ...
Why Is It Important to Floss?

Why Is It Important to Floss?

General Dentistry

Brushing our teeth removes food particles, plaque, and bacteria from all tooth surfaces, except in between the teeth.  Unfortunately, our toothbrush can’t reach these areas that are highly susceptible to decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Daily flossing is the best...

Are Amalgam (Silver) Fillings Safe?

General Dentistry

Over the years there has been some concern as to the safety of amalgam (silver) fillings.  An amalgam is a blend of copper, silver, tin and zinc, bound by elemental mercury.  Dentists have used this blended metal to fill teeth for more than 100 years.  The controversy...