Dr. Cynthia A. Mumma, DDS

Media Releases

Get to know General Dentist Dr. Cynthia A. Mumma, who serves patients in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dr. Mumma is a general dentist who has been in practice for over 30 years. She treats patients of all ages at her private dental practice – Cynthia A Mumma DDS PA – in Wilmington, Delaware. There, she remains committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and does so using advanced dental equipment. As a local dentist, Dr. Mumma aims to create lifelong relationships with her patients and their families and works to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Some of the services that she and her team of professionals offer include: dental cleaning, crowns, veneers, bonding, root canals, bridges, emergency services, and more.

Dr. Mumma received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in biology from the University of Scranton in 1982. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1986.

Dr. Mumma works part-time on the Clinical Faculty at Temple Dental School. She also attends the National Guard monthly to treat soldiers.

Dr. Mumma is a member of several professional organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Delaware State Dental Society, the Confrérie de La Chaine des Rotisseurs, and the Dupont Country Club.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. A general dentist, like Dr. Mumma, is a primary care dental provider who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients’ overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education.

Dr. Mumma has been named a 2019 Top Invisalign Provider. Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces.

Recommended Articles

• What Is Oil Pulling?

  Oil pulling is an age-old Ayurvedic remedy that is getting a lot of attention these days as more and more people become health conscious. This Ayurvedic remedy is known as a detoxification procedure that keeps your teeth and mouth healthy. Although there are not that many formal scientific studies...

• How Can I Reduce the Pain of Sensitive Teeth?

  If you can’t enjoy a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold juice without getting that stinging pain in your teeth, those are symptoms of sensitive teeth. Moreover, eating, brushing and flossing may also lead to the sharp pain. Sensitivity to the cold and heat may be caused by a number of reasons...

• Denture Creams Can Cause Nerve Damage

  A number of recent reports show that overuse of denture creams and other products leads to nerve damage. The major reason behind this damage is zinc poisoning from the products. Zinc is an important mineral required by the body, but the amount of zinc is usually balanced with that of copper. People...

• Is It Safe to Go to the Dentist While Pregnant?

  Pregnancy is the most precious time for any woman, as well as for her partner. However, being pregnant makes the future mother worry about her health and the subsequent health of her child. Therefore, when a need arises to go to a dentist, many pregnant women are not sure what to do. However, many...

• Gum Contouring

  Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping or tissue sculpting, is a dental procedure done to correct an uneven gum line in people who have teeth resting either too high or low on the gums.The cause of the gums being too high or too low is mainly genetics. It may also be due to certain medical...

• Severe Stress and Depression May Cause Gum Disease

  According to a review published in the Journal of Periodontology, studies show a strong link between stress and gum disease. About 57% of the studies conducted displayed an accurate association between gum disease and stress-related symptoms, including distress, anxiety, depression, and...