Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke. Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing for … Continued
Dental Implants FAQs
Have you been considering getting dental implants, but aren’t sure if they’re the right option for you? Dr. Kenneth Woo, Dr. Edmond Woo and Dr. Ho Kai Wang, your Gaithersburg, MD dentists, answer a few commonly asked questions about dental … Continued
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs the attention. “The first thing… that an audience notices is your … Continued
Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
Dental implants are widely considered the most durable tooth replacement option, thanks in part to how they attach to the jaw. But durable doesn’t mean indestructible — you must take care of them. Implants have a unique relationship to the … Continued
Nancy O’Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make it fun for the toddler. “The best thing with kids … Continued
Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older
There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva. Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth occurs when the salivary glands secrete … Continued
Can I Have A Cavity If My Teeth Don’t Hurt?
Find out how the absence of pain doesn’t always mean that your smile is healthy. If your smile feels healthy then it must be healthy, right? Wrong! There are issues that can still be happening to your smile without you … Continued
Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
You have a problem with your teeth. Functionally, there’s nothing wrong with them — but it’s another story when you look in the mirror: discoloration, wearing or maybe a slight gap between them. Fortunately, you don’t have to settle for … Continued
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I’d Worn A Mouthguard!
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV show The Doctors, shared one of his do-over … Continued
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child’s Teeth
While they’re resilient, your child’s teeth aren’t invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they arise. Here are 4 areas that could cause problems for your … Continued