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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Can Your Dentist Get You Off Your CPAP? Most people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are familiar with the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This device consists of a machine with a tube and a mask that you attach to your face at night, and it circulates air in an effort to provide continuous […]
