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Are all crowns created equal?  Let me elaborate, and you can decide.  Well, let’s start with what a crown is: A crown is a jacket or covering of material that is cemented or bonded around the outside of a tooth.  It can be made from many materials including all gold or other metals, a metal and porcelain mixture, plastic,... read more »

If you know us, this shouldn’t surprise you! With such a highly specialized and highly qualified team, we are very different from a traditional dental office.  Whether it’s on the phone as a new patient, or in the office as an existing patient, you have discovered many reasons why our practice is far from ordinary. ... read more »

Now, Kimberly can really stick it to ya’ We could never be an office on the cutting edge, without team members who are as passionate and dedicated as we are.  What an amazing feeling it is when Kimberly, our hygienist, who puts in 110% on a daily basis, and is committed to providing the absolute top care all the time,... read more »

We always knew we had amazing team members . . .   In February, we went out to Arizona for the Crown Council annual event.  Many of the finest dental practices in the country were there, listening to motivational and inspirational speeches presented by world renowned lecturers.  On Saturday evening of our weekend... read more »

At a few minutes past three in the afternoon yesterday, things started to quiet down here in the office, when a very lovely, well dressed woman casually walked into our office.  I happened to be responding to an email at one of the front computers when I noticed her enter the reception area.  At first thought, I figured... read more »

Did you know that if you don’t replace a missing tooth, you may lose 20% of adjacent teeth in the next 4 to 8 years? To complete your smile and keep it intact, the doctors at Bethesda Sedation Dentistry offer high-quality, natural-looking tooth replacement alternatives. In Bethesda, patients with missing teeth turn to Dr.... read more »

While we want you to keep your natural teeth for a lifetime, tooth extraction is often the most prudent course of action to repair a compromised smile. If the dentist recommends extracting an irreparably damaged tooth or a wisdom tooth, rest assured that you’ll receive compassionate care from a knowledgeable doctor and... read more »

You may not think of a root canal as a conservative treatment. But consider this: left untreated, an internally damaged tooth often requires extraction and replacement with a prosthetic. A root canal preserves a natural tooth, eliminates discomfort, and lets you keep smiling! When you weigh the options, you begin to see... read more »

The way you look directly impacts your confidence and self-image. Your smile is an important part of your overall appearance. We understand that you want to look your best. At Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, Dr. Robert Schlossberg and Dr. Deborah Ann Klotz will help you maintain the image you’ve worked so hard to achieve.... read more »

Two small, triangular-shaped joints – called the temporomandibular joints, or TMJ for short – reside in front of your ears and control jaw motion. Pain-free function occurs when these joints operate as intended. When the TMJ joints are thrown out of whack by physical or emotional stress, trauma, a misaligned bite,... read more »