Henderson Craig B DMD

Henderson Craig B DMD Wednesday and Friday times available by appointment only Dr. Henderson and his staff are professional, personable, and affordable.

Now accepting new patients, Dr. Henderson has been serving the Pleasant Hills area and the greater South Hills for years! Call today to set up an appointment or for more information!

05/02/2024

Did you know there is more than one kind of dentist? It's true. In addition to a general dentist, they include pediatric dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons (and a few others).

04/30/2024

Did you know that the first known dentist lived over 5,000 years ago? He was Hesi-Re from Egypt. However, the first female dentist, Lucy Beaman Hobbs, wasn't licensed until1866.

04/25/2024

You can demonstrate for your child the proper flossing technique, and you can also request that the dental hygienist show your child the right way to floss as well.

04/23/2024

Can you guess another use for dental floss apart from keeping teeth clean? Well, in 1994, a West Virginia prison inmate used the dental floss to break free. He braided dental floss into a rope, scaled the wall, and escaped!

04/18/2024

It's vital to see your dentist as soon as possible if you're having pain in the jaw area. If you have a TMJ disorder, it can worsen if left untreated and spread much further than the jaw. Don't wait until your health is affected further to get a diagnosis and treatment plan.

04/16/2024

Although teething biscuits can be effective at reducing teething pain, they can also leave behind starches that promote bacterial growth. An effective, and healthier, alternative is to provide a baby with a cold wet cloth to chew on.

04/11/2024

If you like to chew gum, choose products that contain the sweetener xylitol. It does not cause cavities and some studies suggest that it can actually help prevent them.

04/09/2024

Since the Islamic Golden Age, miswak has been used throughout the Muslim world. Miswak is a teeth cleaning twig made from a Salvadora persica tree that has antiseptic properties.

04/04/2024

The largest of your 12 cranial nerves, the trigeminal nerve, is also the motor nerve responsible for healthy jaw movement. When your jaw muscles click, pop, or are in constant pain, this is a sign that there is a misalignment here, otherwise known as TMJ.

04/02/2024

If you are using a toothbrush that is worn, it may not be cleaning your teeth as well as it should. Be sure to replace your toothbrush regularly.

03/28/2024

While brushing is recommended at least twice a day, it is actually ideal to brush within 30 minutes to an hour after eating. However, if you just consumed acidic food or drinks, it would be best to wait at least half an hour because the acids can soften your teeth’s outermost layer.

03/26/2024

Because we all bite and chew things so often, it's easy to forget how complicated the interaction of muscles, nerves, joints, and bones has to be to make this happen. When one part of the equation isn't working right, it can throw the whole system out of whack and cause pain or other symptoms.

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79 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15236

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm

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