Maryland Cosmetic Dentist

Gaps can appear between your teeth as they move over time. Typically, braces are used to correct these caps and to straighten the teeth. However, to correct simple gaps you can use porcelain veneer. Veneers are a thin shell of porcelain that can also be used to brighten your teeth. The end results from the [...]

Smiling is something that most people do naturally. However, many people have missing, broken and unsightly teeth that make them reluctant to smile. In the past, the only option that people had for replacing their teeth was dentures. Dentures do not restore the function of the teeth, which is why many patients are unsatisfied with [...]

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, or TMJ, can be a painful condition that requires special attention and treatment to alleviate the debilitating symptoms. TMJ is a misalignment of the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is located near the temple and is where the mandible meets with the upper jaw. Over time, this misalignment can cause muscle spasms, [...]

Dental patients wanting to repair diseased gums or alter tooth structure are increasingly choosing to face the laser rather than the drill. With traditional dental drilling, comes pain, the need for anesthesia, copious bleeding and often the need for stitches. Laser dentistry avoids all these undesirable side effects by using precise, localized radiation to remove [...]

Tooth fillings, unlike diamonds, do not last forever. An amalgam filling will survive about twelve years and a composite filling even less. A leaky filling occurs when the side of the filling does not fit snugly against the tooth. Saliva and debris in the mouth may lead to infection, deteriorating the connection between filling and [...]

The Zoom teeth whitening system is a bleaching treatment for stained or discolored teeth. You can quickly and easily improve the aesthetics of your smile by choosing this procedure. A bright smile appears healthy, and it can give you immeasurable confidence. The Zoom system safely lightens tooth enamel and can be performed in a professional [...]

In the past, people who had missing, broken or unsightly teeth had to go to multiple dental appointments and endure several minor surgeries in order to have them replaced with dentures. Traditional dentures only work to correct the appearance of the teeth, but they do nothing to improve their function. After receiving dentures,,most people are [...]

CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) 3D is a technology that allows a dentist to construct the restoration of a damaged tooth in a virtual image, which is then used as a guide to make the actual restoration. This means the repair can usually be done in one visit, with no delay to wait [...]

 The acronym TMJ, or temperomandibular joint, is a term used when speaking of the jaw joint and the surrounding soft tissues. Treatment depends greatly on the views of the professional that is consulted. Some doctors prescribe muscle relaxers, NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, even antidepressant medication. Ibuprofen and other non-prescription pain medicine may provide short-term [...]

There is a wide range of uses for lasers within dentistry. Each and every year new ways to integrate lasers into practical dentistry are being developed. Lasers are being used for gum reshaping, to harden bonding materials, for cavity removal, and even to whiten teeth. These advances in laser and dental technology have been many [...]