If you are considering acquiring braces for adults in Mt Airy Philadelphia PA, it is not too late. Nearly 50% of orthodontic patients who are trying to enhance their smiles are adults, and by stopping in to Farrow Orthodontics, you could become one of them! Having a fantastic smile makes a major difference not only in your personal…
We know that image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to the teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. The good news is that there is a clear alternative to traditional braces! Farrow Orthodontics wants to remind you that Invisalign Teen gives your teen…
Is tooth decay or cavities a concern of yours for your teenager?? Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics in Glenside warns that there is special concern for tooth decay and oral health for school-age children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry highlights that tooth/dental decay in kids is a serious problem and urges parents to start…
Your sports equipment is not complete until you have your mouth guard fitted. With spring sports in full swing, Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics recommends that his patients in Mt Airy wear mouth guards. Mouth guards will cover your teeth and prevent dental injury while you are playing your various sports. Generally, mouth guards cover only…
Over 4 million Americans suffer from dry mouth or Sjögren’s syndrome. Unfortunately, dry mouth can lead to increased oral health problems. Dr. Farrow from Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics in Mt Airy explains that when individuals have Sjögren’s syndrome, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks tear ducts and saliva. This in turn leads to constant…
Braces have been a part of growing up in Mt Airy for as long as we can remember. They have always been known to heighten that awkward phase of adolescence by adding uncomfortable metal and insecurities. However, modern orthodontics has made that part of treatment a little easier to stomach. New advances have successfully created…
Braces may be the first line of defense against crooked teeth, but often we forget the importance of the treatment that comes after. Retainers are the next step once the braces come off that keep your teeth in their new perfect places. Retainers can be either removable or permanent, and both are provided at Farrow…
Did you know that your memory can be linked to your oral hygiene?? A report in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (webmd.com) showed that adults with gingivitis (swollen, bleeding gums) performed worse on tests of memory and other cognitive skills than did those with healthier gums and mouths. Individuals with gingivitis were more…
Did you know that your memory can be linked to your oral hygiene?? A report in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (webmd.com) showed that adults with gingivitis (swollen, bleeding gums) performed worse on tests of memory and other cognitive skills than did those with healthier gums and mouths. Individuals with gingivitis were more…
Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia is proud to support the annual observance of Kick Butt’s Day which is March 19. Since 1996, Kick Butt’s Day has been observed as a national day of activism that aims at empowering youths to live a tobacco free lifestyle. As a dental health care provider in Philadelphia, Dr.…