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.…
As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient: Fluoride. Most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride! Dr. Anthony Farrow Orthodontics in Mt. Airy wants to remind its patients that if they drink bottled water, they will need to get their…
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. At Farrow Orthodontics, we want to get our patients aware of this important subject. Why is this type of celebration—and year-round attention to children’s dental health–important? Your Philadelphia orthodontist encourages developing good habits…