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Swiss Dental Implants
What is a Dental Implant A dental implant, sometimes called a tooth implant, is an artificial tooth root (synthetic material) that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using dental implants is that they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support, they are permanent,…
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The Maryland Dental Center Difference
From fillings & cleanings, extractions & wisdom teeth, to advanced surgeries like dental implants & bone grafting, we are consistently one of the busiest dental clinics in Maryland & Virginia. We offer affordable services while maintaining the highest standards in dental care. Our offices utilize the latest standardized technologies available, and have trained and experienced…
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Fellow of the AGD
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), is an organization of general dentists who dedicate to professional development and continuing education. All AGD members must remain current with advances in the profession to provide quality patient treatment. A “Fellow” in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) has been recognized by other general dentists as a leader…
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Women’s Dental Health Facts
Women’s oral health depends on their different stages of life. For many women, these changes are directly related to surges in hormone levels, such as in puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with TMJ, Myofascial pain, eating disorders, and Sjogren’s Syndrome (dry mouth). What types of conditions…
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What is a General Dentist?
The Academy of General Dentistry defines a general dentist as “the primary dental care provider for patients in all age groups”. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs. Most importantly, a general dentist is an expert in dentistry. These dentists are…
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Toothpaste
Brushing with toothpaste (also called a “dentifrice”) is important for several reasons. First and foremost, toothpaste and a correct brushing action work to remove plaque. Plaque is a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth. This can cause caries, gum disease, and eventual tooth loss if not controlled. Second, toothpaste contains fluoride,…
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Time for Braces
Orthodontics is a special discipline of dentistry concerned with aligning the teeth and jaws to improve one’s smile and oral health. “Ortho” means correct or straight, and “Odont” means tooth. A dentist usually recommends braces to improve the patient’s physical “orofacial” appearance. Through orthodontic treatment, problems like crooked or crowded teeth, overbites or underbites, incorrect…
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Technology in the Dental Office
Dentistry has come a long way in making patient check-ups more comfortable. With today’s technology, dentists are able to detect and treat decay and perform other procedures with maximum comfort. You might find that your dentist has added some of the relatively newer technologies the next time you visit the dentist. For instance, here are…
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Sensitive Teeth
Tooth sensitivity is caused by the stimulation of cells within tiny tubes located in the dentin (the layer of tissue found beneath the hard enamel that contains the inner pulp). When the hard enamel begins to break down or by receding gums – exposing the tiny tube surfaces – eating or drinking food and beverages…
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer, the sixth most common cancer, accounts for about 3.6 percent of all cancers diagnosed, with roughly 40,000 new cases reported annually in the United States. The vast majority of oral cancers occur in people older than 45 years, with men being twice as likely as women to develop the disease. The most frequent…