Keeping Your Smile Healthy This Summer (On the Go!) Summer brings many changes, from warmer weather to summer treats to vacations. Whether you’re taking time off this summer or continuing with your normal schedule, it’s important to still make oral care a priority. Even with a busy summer planned, how can you keep your smile bright and healthy? […]
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Top Tips for Caring for Your Dental Implants Dental implants make it possible for you to restore your smile with secure, natural-looking tooth replacements. Consisting of a titanium or ceramic implant and topped off with a dental crown, dental implants give you the security and appearance of a real tooth. Whether you have one or several dental implants, […]
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A great-looking smile with Invisalign! Adam had always had crooked teeth. His parents weren’t able to provide orthodontic treatment for him as a child, and Adam was finally ready to fix his teeth as an adult after feeling embarrassed about his smile for his entire life. During his appointment with Dr. Uthman at Potomac Family […]
What Is a Dry Socket, and Why Does It Occur? Dry socket, technically called alveolar osteitis, occurs when your extraction site doesn’t heal properly after you’ve had a tooth removed. Dry socket can happen during any type of tooth extraction, including wisdom teeth removal, and is more common in complex or problematic extraction procedures. After a tooth is […]
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What Oral Health Concerns Are Caused by Dry Mouth? If you’ve ever been dehydrated, you know the feeling of a dry mouth. Your mouth may feel sticky or uncomfortable, or your breath may be less than pleasant. Dry mouth is a condition that has consequences for your oral health, especially if you suffer from chronic […]
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