Dentist in Silver Spring MD A toothache can happen to anyone and unfortunately it has a sudden onset. A cavity usually does not causes any pain until it has reached the pulp or the nerve of the tooth so you can have a cavity without symptoms! The best thing to …
Dentist in Silver Spring MD The term “Dental Bonding” or “Dental Filling” refers to a tooth color composite resin (plastic) material that is used to replace portions of carious (cavity) tooth. In the past Amalgam or “Silver Fillings” were used to restore (fix) cavities, however there has been a shift …
Flexible Spending Accounts – USE IT OR LOSE IT! We are always striving to make dental care affordable for our patients in Silver Spring and surrounding communities in Maryland. Understanding your Dental Insurance Policy and Flexible Spending Accounts is very important in order to “Maximize” your benefits. We are trained to …
Dental Tourism The rate of patients traveling abroad to receive dental care is on the rise, often referred to as “Dental Tourism”. According to Josef Woodman, CEO of Patients Beyond Borders, “We estimate that in 2012, 400,000 Americans crossed international borders for dental care.” The main reason patients travel abroad …
Dentist in Silver Spring MD The foods and drinks we consume have a great impact on our teeth and can Damage Teeth. Its important to identify what is having a negative impact on our teeth and limiting the consumption. Sugar is the main culprit, the bacteria in our mouth use …
Emergency Dentist in Silver Spring MD All dental emergencies can be potentially serious and should not be ignored as this neglect may lead to permanent damage such as tooth loss. The first thing you should do if you are having a dental emergency is to call us and make an …
Dentist in Silver Spring MD With so much stress in our lives today, we find that many people clench and grind their teeth. Most people are not even aware of the issue until it’s pointed out to them. The habit is more formally known as Bruxism and defined as “a …
Oil Pulling Dentist in Silver Spring MD “Oil Pulling” is swishing or rinsing your mouth with oil, for example coconut oil, with the “hope” of improving your oral health and even general health. It has been suggested that the practice will improve oral health, whiten teeth, and overall health. Unfortunately …
Dentist in Silver Spring MD If it feels like every time you see your dentist and the number one recommendation is for you to flossing teeth daily, it’s because YOU REALLY SHOULD!! Brushing alone does not prevent “gum disease”, flossing is a critical step in the process. Signs and Symptoms …
Dentist in Silver Spring MD Coservative Whitening – Before Coservative Whitening – After Are you interested in Bleaching or Whitening your teeth? One of the first things you see when you look in the mirror and smile is your teeth and many of my patients are concerned about the how …
