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There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a natural tooth. They also have another unique benefit: a track record for long-lasting durability. It’s estimated more than 95% of implants survive at least ten years, […]
Read articleWaiting for a dental restoration to be made can be a long and frustrating process. However, your dentist in Gaithersburg, Maryland eliminates that problem by offering same-day crowns at Kenneth Woo, DDS and Associates. If you’re in need of a crown after a root canal or other dental procedure, you’ll be interested to learn how […]
Read articleThe development of your child’s teeth, gums and jaw structure is an amazing process. But while it largely occurs on its own, we can’t take it for granted—we’ll need to do our part to ensure their mouth stays free from the effects of disease and injury. That starts first and foremost with early oral hygiene […]
Read articleA lot of people don’t like dental work because they believe it will be painful or uncomfortable. There’s an anatomical reason to back up that concern — the mouth with its dense network of nerves in the teeth and gums is one of the most sensitive parts of the human body. But modern dentistry has […]
Read articleEveryone loves a concert where there’s plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in Atlanta when things went awry for vocalist Camila Cabello. Fans were batting around a big plastic ball, and one unfortunate swing sent the ball […]
Read articleTeething is a normal part of your baby’s dental development. That doesn’t make it less stressful, though, for you or your baby. This natural process occurs as your child’s primary teeth sequentially erupt through the gums over a period of two or three years. The first are usually the two lower front teeth followed by […]
Read articleAs your mother used to say, “A moist mouth is a healthy mouth.” Well, maybe she didn’t — but it’s still true. Without the constant flow of saliva, your teeth and gums would be less healthy. That’s because among its many functions, saliva helps keep the mouth from becoming too acidic. Just after eating, your […]
Read article2017 will soon be coming to a close, and so will your dental benefits. I wanted to write and remind you to schedule your cleaning, exam and any other dental procedures as soon as possible in order to fully utilize your 2017 insurance benefits. Your benefits, as well as healthcare flexible spending accounts, may expire […]
Read articleIt’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones! The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves but how we respond to them and try to relieve stress. This can often have a negative effect on our health. One example: bruxism, also […]
Read articleDo you wish you could change some aspect of your smile? Whether you’ve never liked the look of one of your teeth or one or more teeth have become damaged, dental bonding offers a simple, inexpensive way to boost your smile. Gaithersburg and Kensington, MD, dentists Dr. Kenneth Woo, Dr. Edmond Woo or Dr. Ho […]
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