Potomac Dental Center

04/18/2024

https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/nutrition/page3.php

A healthy diet will ensure proper mineralization and tissue growth of teeth and bones. In addition, the erupted teeth are susceptible to dental caries initiated by frequent consumption of simple sugars in the diet.

04/16/2024

https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/periodontal-surgery/index.php

Periodontal surgery is a plastic (reshaping) surgical procedure designed to restore and regenerate normal form and function to lost and damaged periodontal structures which support the teeth (the gum tissue, periodontal ligament and bone).

04/11/2024

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/brushing-and-flossing/what-are-microbeads-in-toothpaste

Learn more about microbeads in toothpaste and how the recent ban is good news for your health and the environment. Also learn about alternatives.

04/09/2024

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/baby-teeth

04/04/2024

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/top-reasons-to-visit-dentist

Seeing a dentist can help stop small issues from becoming big dental health problems. Find out which symptoms are warning signs.

04/02/2024

https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/pregnancy-and-oral-health/page3.php

Normal female hormones, of which progesterone is one, are elevated during pregnancy and also in women who are taking certain birth control pills containing high levels of progesterone.

03/28/2024

https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/smile-design-enhanced-with-porcelain-veneers/page2.php

After a traditional dental exam has verified the health of all underlying structures, the dentist begins a smile analysis, using facial measurement formulae relating teeth to the face and other techniques to customize the appropriate sized teeth to each specific individual.

03/26/2024

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/dental-care-concerns/how-to-store-your-toothbrush

ADA dentist Dr. Matthew Messina explains how to keep it clean in between brushes.

03/19/2024

https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/diabetes-and-periodontal-disease/index.php

Periodontal (gum) diseases are inflammatory conditions that were once thought to have affected the mouth alone.

03/14/2024

https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/tooth-colored-fillings/index.php

The publics demand for aesthetic tooth colored (metal free) restorations (fillings) together with the dental professions desire to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible has led to the development of special

03/12/2024

https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/perceptions-in-smile-design/page2.php

It does not matter if you are having a total