Business Details
29 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Dental Home in Monkton, MD
Hereford Dental Health is dedicated to promoting health and inspiring confidence through transformative dentistry. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Craig Longenecker, our practice combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile. Our team prioritizes active listening, respect, and fairness, ensuring every patient feels valued. We emphasize lifelong learning and advanced techniques, including metal-free restorations and digital diagnostics, to deliver precise, minimally invasive care.With a whole-health approach, we consider how oral health impacts overall well-being, offering personalized treatment plans for cosmetic, restorative, and family dentistry. Our commitment to the Northern Baltimore County community includes free dental care initiatives and partnerships with local organizations, reflecting our belief that dentistry should enhance both smiles and lives.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Invisalign Clear Braces
Dental Implants
Restorative Dentistry
Family Dentistry
TMJ Treatment
Sleep Apnea Solutions
Emergency Dental Care
Mercury-Free Fillings
Snoring Aid
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
- Our team uses advanced Cone Beam CT scanning for precise implant placement.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual smile goals.
- Our practice maintains a judgment-free environment for anxious patients.
- We prioritize whole-health dentistry, linking oral care to systemic wellness.
Associations and certifications
- American Dental Association
- Maryland Dental Association
- American Equilibration Society
- American Sleep and Breathing Academy
- International College of Dentists
What people say
Thorough dental care
Friendly staff
Painless procedures
Life-changing treatment
Expertise in complex cases
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that mimic natural teeth in function and appearance. Our practice uses 3D CBCT imaging for precise implant placement, ensuring optimal integration with the jawbone. Patients benefit from restored chewing ability, improved speech, and enhanced confidence without adhesives or special care routines.
Invisalign Clear Braces
Invisalign clear braces offer discreet orthodontic treatment using removable, virtually invisible aligners. This system gradually straightens teeth without metal brackets, allowing easier oral hygiene and fewer dietary restrictions. Treatment typically requires 12-18 months with biweekly aligner changes and periodic checkups.
TMJ Treatment
Our TMJ treatment addresses temporomandibular joint disorders through customized oral appliances and physical therapy techniques. Patients experience reduced headaches, jaw pain, and clicking sounds by realigning the bite and relaxing facial muscles using FDA-approved devices and neuromuscular principles.
Sleep Apnea Solutions
We provide custom oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea that maintain airway patency during sleep. These devices reposition the jaw to prevent breathing interruptions, improving sleep quality and reducing daytime fatigue without requiring CPAP machines.
Mercury-Free Fillings
Our mercury-free composite fillings restore decayed teeth with tooth-colored materials that bond securely to natural enamel. These biocompatible restorations eliminate health risks associated with amalgam while offering superior aesthetics and structural reinforcement for damaged teeth.
People
Craig Longenecker
DDS, Founder
Dr. Craig Longenecker founded Hereford Dental Health in 1997 after graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School and completing a residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, and sleep apnea solutions, maintaining memberships in multiple dental academies while leading community health initiatives.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, dental implants, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea solutions, and family dentistry services in a modern Monkton facility.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we offer urgent dental care for broken teeth, severe pain, and knocked-out teeth with same-day appointments available when possible.
Are financing options available?
We offer flexible financing plans to help patients access necessary treatments without financial strain.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at 410-357-0099 or use our online contact form to request an appointment in Monkton, MD.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with most major insurance providers and assist patients in maximizing their coverage benefits.
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