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Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early? The answer is yes — premature primary tooth loss could have long-term consequences for the permanent teeth as they develop within the jaw before eruption. Primary teeth play a crucial […]
Read articleFind out how dental veneers can improve the look of your smile. Do you want to get a smile that’s worthy of the red carpet or catwalk? You may assume that getting this kind of smile will require a budget of a movie star, or multiple, invasive procedures. But what if your Gaithersburg, MD dentist […]
Read articleAs a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the young singer’s signature look featured baggy sweatpants, an assortment of tattoos, a nose stud and a gold-capped incisor, front and center in her mouth. Today, Melanie […]
Read articleTaking care of your teeth is a life-long endeavor. And like any other aspect of healthcare, it can be costly — from regular dental visits and cleanings to more expensive treatments and procedures for protecting and preserving your teeth. But what if you’re limited in your financial ability — does that mean your dental health […]
Read articleHave you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during which they momentarily wonder if they’ll really ever get used to this. Don’t worry — you will! And we’ve never heard anyone say, on the […]
Read articleThe idea of improving a smile while preserving as much natural tooth as possible is appealing. If you are considering veneers, it helps to separate the name of a technique from the treatment your own teeth would need. “No-prep” and “minimal-prep” describe approaches intended to limit tooth preparation. They do not establish that a veneer […]
Read articleFind out how clear braces could finally set your smile straight. Are you looking to finally get that straighter smile? Tired of everyone noticing your crooked teeth rather than you? However, many teens or adults dealing with this problem also don’t relish the idea of wearing braces. While braces might seem like a rite of […]
Read articleA woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… a dentist! That’s right, the sexy star of TV’s Modern Family actually was only two semesters shy of finishing a dental degree in her native […]
Read articleAs a basic orthodontic appliance, braces are what allows us to move teeth into better positions to improve a person’s bite. In certain cases, though, this treatment application gets a little assistance from Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) to improve accuracy and reduce treatment time. Braces take advantage of our teeth’s natural ability to move. Teeth […]
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