Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our OXON HILL, Maryland office for checkups and necessary …
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush …
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which …
When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples …
Top Five Dental Myths
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to …
Cold Comfort
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold …
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
All Hallows’ Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all …
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can …
Teeth Grinding
If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding …
What’s on your fall reading list?
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at …