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If you have considered braces but are unsure of changing your look so drastically, you can now straighten your smile discreetly and effectively. Invisalign allows you to correct your teeth and bite issues without all the hassle of permanently attached metal brackets and wires. But how can Invisalign benefit you and your teeth? Are you […]
Read articleLots of people don’t know that April is National Stress Awareness Month; don’t fret if you’re one of them. For many, stress is already a common feature of everyday life. According to the American Psychological Association, 62% of Americans are stressed at their jobs, and stress has been estimated to cause the loss of some […]
Read articleYour child’s dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-ray imaging. It’s one of our best tools for finding and treating tooth decay. But since x-rays emit radiation, is your child in any danger when they’re exposed? X-rays, an invisible form of electromagnetic energy, will form images on exposed film after passing through the body. […]
Read articleNeed a root canal? Millions of teeth are treated and saved each year with root canal treatment. A root canal is a treatment of the pulp of the tooth that is infected, inflamed, or dead. Kenneth Woo, DDS and Associates in Kensington and Gaithersburg, MD, offers a full range of dental services. Dr. Kenneth Woo, […]
Read articleIt’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are transforming their smiles through orthodontics. If you’re an adult considering treatment to straighten your teeth, this particular dental specialty might be an unfamiliar world to you. […]
Read articleTeam USA figure skater Adam Rippon became one of the breakout stars of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea last month. But it wasn’t just his acrobatics on the ice that dazzled—it was also his bright smile. As it turns out, the 28-year-old skater had prepared for his big moment on the world […]
Read articleTooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It’s also one of the two major dental diseases—the other being periodontal (gum) disease—most responsible for tooth and bone loss. Tooth decay begins with high levels of acid, the byproduct of oral bacteria feeding on food […]
Read articleDental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures. But since one of their crucial components is made of metal, are you out of luck obtaining this state-of-the-art dental restoration if you have a metal allergy? […]
Read articleYour smile isn’t the same without healthy gums—neither are your teeth, for that matter. So, maintaining your gums by protecting them from periodontal (gum) disease is a top priority. Gum disease is caused by bacterial plaque, a thin biofilm that collects on teeth and is not removed due to poor oral hygiene practices. Infected gums […]
Read articleOnce upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of the spotlight: things like shopping, walking the dog and having oral surgery, for example. That was then. Today, you can find plenty of celebs posting pictures […]
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