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Learning is a lifelong passion at our office. Helping our patients stay informed and educated about the latest dental topics is important to us.
So whether it’s an event here in Elizabethtown or a topic that you need more information on or news about the office, we will post it here in our blog. Let us know how we’re doing!
Dr Knowlton – What it takes to help patients and build a successful dental practice
The world today is changing and I see it in the dental profession. But if you remember to stick to the basics of making patients comfortable and creating a quality atmosphere – you can not only help patients, but you can build a great dental practice.
3 Foods for Healthy Gums and Healthy Hearts
It’s that time of the year again, when we try to stick to our New Year’s Resolutions. If you look around, you’ll notice many ads are about fitness and exercise equipment – but the
11 Fun Facts about Animal and Human Teeth
11 Toothy Facts Looking for ways to motivate your child to brush his or her teeth? Why not compare their teeth to those of their favorite animals? Like people, some animals have several different
Oh No – My gums are shrinking!
Receding Gums Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Let’s look
Four Common Causes of Toothaches
If you have ever suffered from a toothache, you know how excruciating the pain can be. Tooth pain is usually caused by irritation to the nerves in the roots of the teeth, although there
Dr Knowlton Receives 2017 AGD Presidential Citation Award
Dr Knowlton of Knowlton Dental Associates in Elizabethtown, PA has been awarded a Presidential Citation by the Pennsylvania Dental Association for outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the public and the profession of dentistry.
Knowlton Dental in the Best of Lancaster PA 2017
Knowlton Dental Associates was voted as “Among the Best” Dentists in Lancaster County Magazine’s most recent reader poll for 2017. “I would like to take this opportunity to say a very sincere thank you
Which Type of Mouthwash is Best?
Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush to use, few patients
HPV and Oral Cancer
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, according to the Centers
When is the Best Time to Floss?
At Our office, we encourage our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove food and
Dr Knowlton Speaking at the Functional Oral and Airway Health Summit
Free Event Open to Patients and Professionals Dr. Knowlton will be speaking at the Functional Oral and Airway Health Summit (Sep 18-25), along with a number of other experts in the field of dentistry
Our office tested a popular charcoal toothpaste – here’s what we found
What is Activated Charcoal? Does Activated Charcoal Whiten? Testing and Results Where to Buy Charcoal toothpaste is all the rage these days, so our team here at Knowlton Dental decided to give it a
Mouthguards and you: Time to get ready for school sports!
Many of our patients play sports, and with school year start just around the corner, it’s a great time to remind all of you to take care of your mouth while participating in sports.
2017 Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine
Knowlton Dental Associates is proud to sponsor the 15th annual Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine on July 29th 2017 from 11am to 2:30pm. Schedule: Friday Evening: 5-8pm Join the downtown for 4th Friday
Sensitive Teeth? Try Changing Your Toothpaste!
If you’ve noticed your teeth are starting to feel more sensitive than usual, you might also start avoiding foods and drinks that seem to cause discomfort. For example, a hot cup of coffee or
How to Prevent Bad Breath
Surprising Causes of Bad Breath and How to Fix it Bad breath can be caused by many things from poor diet to stress at work, even talking too much can contribute to odor! The
Knowlton Dental Presents Movies at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds Summer 2017
It’s summer again and we’re excited to announce this year’s line up for movies at the Fairgrounds! Knowlton Dental Associates presents Movies at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds 2017 Enjoy FREE family films under the stars.
Elizabethtown Dentist does Shark Tank Day at local High School
“It was a fantastic event and I love helping the Elizabethtown community” – Dr Knowlton Elizabethtown High School invited dentist Dr Knowlton to play the part of “shark” at their Shark Tank day event.
How do fluoride and xylitol work to help prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride vs Xylitol Fluoride Fluoride is a compound that contains fluorine, a natural element. Using small amounts of fluoride on a regular basis can help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride inhibits loss of minerals from
Be a Fierce Competitor: The Hidden Benefits of a Custom Mouthguard
Want to improve your game? The simple secret, believe it or not, may be to get a custom mouthguard. According to the ADA, more than 10 million children and young adults, ages 5 through
Helping Teach Oral Health at Donegal Elementary School
The team from Knowlton Dental Associates went to Donegal elementary School on Friday, March 31st to teach kindergarten about dental health. Katie, Erin, and Stacy love helping the kids learn about oral care and
5 Signs That Mean You Need to See Your Dentist
Keeping your routine checkups is a great way to steer clear of surprise dental problems throughout the year. But if you’re not always that great about seeing a dentist, here are five sure signs
Knowlton Dental Sponsors Donegal Highschool Musical Footloose
Knowlton Dental Associates is proud to sponsor The Donegal Highschool Performing Arts presentation of Footloose the Musical. For tickets click the link below or email: tickets@donegalsd.org The school will present the show at 7:30
5 Ways to Prevent Kids Tooth Decay
February 2017 is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) and with it, we thought we would share some tips on how parents can help prevent tooth decay in their children’s teeth. 1) Sharing is
How to Make Your Smile Look Better Online
Do you dread selfies? Is SnapChat your worst enemy? If you’re avoiding posting photos on social media because of the way your teeth look, you owe it to yourself to finally do something about
Zirconia Dental Implants
Since dental implants first started being implemented in the 1980s, they have been primarily made of titanium. Recent advances in implant technology have allowed dental implant manufacturers to shift from all-metal implants, to part-metal
Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist
Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Knowlton Dental Associates is going to
How many times a day should I floss?
Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy lives. Well, here’s the
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there’s more to it than that. To safely move your teeth
My child has canker sores! How can I help?
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, on the surface of