Missing teeth can have a negative impact on the smile. It can affect the appearance and the functionality of the smile as a whole, while also causing patients to feel self-conscious about the way they look. Patients with missing teeth may avoid smiling at others or socializing in general to avoid showing others their faulty […]
At the practice of Dr. Kenneth Barney, patients have a variety of ways in which they can restore their natural smile. When tooth loss occurs, or teeth have been damaged, it is the goal of a restorative dentist in the Hedgesville, WV area to offer a natural-looking and effective repair. Dental crowns and bridges are […]
Patients who have been diagnosed with bruxism and live in the area of Hedgesville, WV are welcome to ask Dr. Kenneth Barney about the advantages of using night guards to protect the smile. Custom-made appliances such as these are readily available in his practice for patients to consider for better oral health and wellness. What […]
TMJ disorder has become a problem that more people talk about these days. Because of this, we know that at least 10 million people in our country are affected by the popping, clicking, and locking that characterize malfunctioning temporomandibular joints. In a report released by ATI Physical Therapy in 2017, it might seem as though […]
From the very beginning, parenting is an all-encompassing role. A new baby requires round-the-clock care that involves feeding, bathing, and nurturing. Additionally, babies also need oral care. That’s right! We may not see those pearly whites for several months after birth, but they’re there, developing beneath the surface. And because they are there, they matter. […]
We have reached the month of the year when hundreds of thousands of tasseled caps will be tossed into the air. High school graduations are a time of celebration and new beginnings. College-bound teens have little more on their minds than stepping into the new chapter of their life. Parents of those college-bound teens may […]
