Part 4: Sjögren’s Syndrome, the Mouth, Dental Implants and 5 Things to Avoid
The mouth is a complex entrance to your digestive system. Chock full of acids to digest foods you eat. The saliva buffers the acids in a healthy mouth to help [...]
Sjögren’s Syndrome Part 3: The Secret of How to Stop a Painful, Burning Mouth
According to the Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation, Sjögren's' Syndrome has catastrophic effects on the mouth that affects over 4 million people, 90% women. I have seen extensive cavities, cracked teeth and [...]
Part 2: Dental Help for Sjögren Syndrome Sufferers
We published a previous post on a topic called Sjögren's Syndrome. You are most likely reading this because you, a spouse, a child or friend is suffering from a dry [...]
Digital Photographs for Smile Success
Investing time to take digital photos takes extra time during dental appointments. But the data is valuable to promote progress and renew your smile. Close up digital photography gives details [...]
Treat Yourself for the Holidays with a Beautiful Smile
It's that wonderful time of year where people are more festive, happy and giving to others. Why not give to yourself too? Currently, you may have something like: Stained teeth [...]
Beat Traffic When Going to the Dentist in Rockville, Maryland!
Many patients ask me how to beat the traffic to Rockville, Maryland when going to the dentist. My suggestion is... embrace it! Take 3 deep breaths and focus your attention [...]
Dental Implants & Financial Agreements for the Dental Patient
Willing Consent to Financial Agreement Dental implants can improve the quality of your life by making your smile more stable, functional and esthetic. I have found that once patients know [...]
Should I take antibiotics before dental implant surgery?
It depends on your preference with risk and complications. There was a study published in December 1997, which is cited here in this recent article in the Journal of Clinical [...]
Dental Implants Abutment, Crown, or Fixed Bridge: Can Ceramic Change Color?
Ceramic teeth such as abutments, crowns and fixed bridges can be made from various materials such as metal alloys metal, metal and ceramic combination, and pure ceramics. Ceramics can be [...]