What is This Bump in My Mouth?
Finding a strange, new lump in your mouth can be scary. Let us help you get the answers you need. You just ran your tongue over a bump in your mouth that you know wasn’t there just a couple of … Continued
Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
There are a variety of methods for treating periodontal (gum) disease depending on its severity — from routine office cleanings to periodontal surgery. But the goal behind all of them remains the same: remove bacterial plaque and calculus (tartar), the … Continued
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn’t achieve national recognition until she won the best actress Oscar for Misery — when she … Continued
Braces Take Advantage of Teeth’s Natural Ability to Move
There are many new and exciting ways now to transform an unattractive smile into one you’ll be confident to display. But not all “smile makeover” techniques are new — one in particular has been around for generations: using braces to … Continued
(Don’t) Break It Like Beckham
During his former career as a professional footballer (that’s a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His ability to make the ball curve in mid-flight — to avoid … Continued
Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
Although usually an orderly process, some permanent teeth don’t come in as they should. In fact, they may not come in at all and remain hidden in the gum — a situation called impaction. This creates multiple problems for function, … Continued
The Advantages Of Invisalign
What your dentists in Kensington and Gaithersburg want you to know If you have bite alignment problems or teeth that are out of position, you may be thinking about orthodontic treatment. There are many different orthodontic treatments to choose from, … Continued
Even if a Root Canal Won’t Work, This Procedure Could Save your Tooth
A root canal treatment is a highly effective way to save a deeply decayed tooth. Sometimes, though, complications make it difficult or even impossible to perform the traditional procedure. In those cases, we may need to use a different option. … Continued
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton’s Guide to Flossing
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, the answer is clearly the latter. During the third quarter … Continued
New Crowns Give Both Durability and Beauty to Problem Teeth
Repairing a decayed tooth may be as simple as removing the damaged tooth material and filling the void. Many filling materials can now match the color of a tooth, so the dental work is hardly noticeable. Sometimes, though, the decay … Continued