Brushing and flossing go a long way to help prevent cavities. However, this is not one hundred percent effective for cleaning every nook and cranny, especially the back molars. Your dentist may recommend a dental sealant to help keep molars clean as it can protect against cavities and may even stop the early stages of…
Root canals remain one of the most dreaded procedures by dental patients. They are often associated with pain and discomfort. However, the damage, decay and infection are the actual cause of the pain, the procedure itself typically addresses the problem. The fact is that getting a root canal is essentially painless and not so different…
Having a newborn or toddler is an exciting time in life. It can also be overwhelming. So many things change as the newborn enters the family, causing shifts in your regular routine. Something many parents don’t give a lot of thought to is facts about baby teeth. But understanding baby teeth facts and how your…
Enamel is the hard coating on your teeth and naturally wears down over time. There are some causes which accelerate its loss. Tooth enamel loss treatments exist to remediate issues that appear. Knowing the causes of tooth enamel loss, so you can avoid them before they inflict tooth damage, is the best approach to ensuring…
Cavities are one of the most common tooth problems. Even sticking to a regular, quality dental hygiene routine does not guarantee you will avoid cavities forever. As a result, dental fillings are the fix to cavities. They do precisely what their name indicates. They fill a cavity to halt the decay in that tooth. Dental…
Several reasons influence whether you will experience gum pain at some point. Practicing good dental hygiene through regular brushing and flossing is the foundation of good oral health. Yet even those practices may not keep gum pain away forever. Persistent gum pain, swelling, or sores on your gums that don’t go away in a few…
Dental care is important for your entire family. In addition to brushing and flossing, your oral hygiene care should also include biannual dental visits. These visits check for cavities, update X-rays, and provide a deeper teeth cleaning than what is possible at home. Columbia Smiles is a family dentist in Columbia, MD. This means we…
Perhaps you have a newborn at home. Possibly your child just lost their first tooth. Or maybe your baseball-loving child had a tooth knocked out while sliding into home. Child dental care may not be something you ponder between visits to the dentist, or outside of emergency situations. Until your kids grow up and leave…
Many people experience fear or anxiety when getting a cavity filled. Their mind goes straight to drills, pressure and imagined pain. These are all things of the past, as dental filling procedures have greatly advanced in recent years. Gone are the days of an excruciating day at the dentist just to fill a cavity. Still,…
In dentistry, dental bridges are commonly used to replace missing teeth. A Bridge is constructed to resemble and replace the missing tooth, thereby “bridging” the gap. Bridges are often made of porcelain, which closely resembles the look and feel of teeth. The four types of dental bridges are traditional, cantilever, Maryland, and implant-supported. Learn more…