General Dentistry

Do you suspect that you may have a broken tooth? Generally, most people notice when their tooth has been damaged. While a fully broken tooth is painful, even a cracked or chipped tooth can cause symptoms of pain, swelling, and sensitivity, without overtly visible signs. Leaving a broken tooth unattended can also result in more […]

Penn Dental Medicine Provides Patient-Centered Care at an Affordable Price Finding the best dental provider in your area takes more than simply putting “affordable dentist near me” into a search engine. You’ll also need to research each practices’ reputation, familiarize yourself with the dentists’ backgrounds, and compare other factors that will make a difference in […]

Patients often understand a toothache to indicate tooth decay. While pain can certainly indicate the presence of a cavity or tooth decay, there are other potential causes of discomfort. As a leader in educational research and clinical outreach, Penn Dental Medicine’s student dentists strive to provide the most comprehensive approach to treatment and patient education. […]

Learn What Makes Our Dental Practice Unique Whether it’s been some time since you’ve visited the dentist or you’re looking for a new provider, Penn Dental Medicine can help. Our dental care center provides a wide variety of high quality dental services at affordable prices. Cost can be prohibitive for many American families, and no […]

For many, the start of a new year is an opportune time to create new health goals. While joining a gym or taking long walks after dinner are common New Year’s resolutions, scheduling a dentist appointment happens to be another. What if we told you that a safe, convenient, and trustworthy dental clinic in Philadelphia […]

What Are Craze Lines, and How Can You Get Rid of Them? Ideally, you will have clean, healthy teeth and a fresh, bright smile for life. Unfortunately, disease and damage can still occur even if you do your best to stay on top of your oral hygiene habits. For this reason, the team at Penn […]

Receive Excellent and Affordable Dental Care at PDM Are you having trouble finding affordable dental care for your family? You are not alone. According to a Health Policy Institute survey, 8.9% of the population needed dental work in 2016 but did not receive care due to a budget constraints. For many families, dental work of […]

Tips from Dentists on Choosing the Best Toothbrush Searching for the “right” toothbrush is can be surprisingly difficult. Choosing an affordable toothbrush and receiving the best overall results, can be challenging. But, it is important that you put your oral hygiene first. The student dentists and supervising faculty and Penn Dental Medicine will not only […]

Wondering How to Make Your Teeth Straight? Orthodontic care can help correct your smile, regardless of the condition of your teeth. Patients often seek orthodontic treatment for cosmetic reasons. But did you know that orthodontic treatment has an importance that goes beyond aesthetics? The purpose of treatment is to make your teeth straighter and correct […]

The Link Between Diabetes and Tooth Loss This fall marks the third year since November was declared National Diabetes Month via a 2016 Presidential Proclamation. With approximately 1.5 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed annually, the need to raise awareness about diabetes throughout the United States is clear. Typical symptoms of diabetes include: Frequent urination […]