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4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Dec. 01, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read more -
Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace Read more -
Dental Implants Restore Your Smile
posted: Nov. 19, 2019.
The circumstances surrounding tooth loss vary from person to person, and so do tooth replacement needs. Here at White Flint Dental Associates in Rockville, MD, Dr. Ghassan Jacklis and Dr. Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Nov. 11, 2019.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read more -
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Nov. 01, 2019.
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep. But here’s Read more -
Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
posted: Oct. 22, 2019.
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of Read more -
Discover The Benefits of Invisalign
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
Invisalign clear aligners benefit teens and adults who want straighter, healthier smiles but wish to avoid metal braces. Here at White Flint Dental Associates in Rockville, MD, Dr. H. David Read more -
3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
posted: Oct. 12, 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and the more than 18,000 members of the American Association of Orthodontists want you to know the importance of a good bite. Correcting Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
posted: Sep. 22, 2019.
Root canal treatments have suffered a bad rap over the years—and undeservedly. While we applaud root canal therapy for the millions of decayed teeth the procedure has saved, the Read more -
Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
Although periodontal (gum) disease starts with the gums, the teeth may ultimately suffer. An infection can damage the gum attachment and supporting bone to the point that an affected Read more -
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter Read more -
3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in Read more -
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read more