Patient Education
Advanced-Yet Simplified Help for Jaw & Bite Problems
Sometimes chronic stress or high-pressure situations can cause people to develop a damaging habit known as bruxism, or unconsciously biting down with too much force at non-mealtimes.
Air Abrasion
Air abrasion is a relatively new decay removal/tooth preparation procedure we often use in place of the traditional dental drill.
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Amalgams/Mercury Fillings-- Why?
There's some debate in the dental industry regarding the pros and cons of using silver fillings, or dental amalgams, to fill cavities. At our office, we exclusively use composite resins for several reasons.
Better Breath Means Better Relationships!
Many people walk around with bad breath without even knowing it. What's the solution? Enter the revolutionary CloSYSII system—a four-part program that can permanently eliminate bad breath!
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Composite Resins: Strengthen Your Smile
If you're embarrassed about your smile because of decayed, disfigured, or discolored teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins.
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Crowns
If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth, we can bring back your healthy, natural-looking smile with dental crowns.
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Dental Pain
Find out what causes dental pain, how to avoid it and how to solve this aching problem.
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DIAGNOdent: Laser Reflection Finds Imperfection—Aids in Correction
One of the most important things we do for our patients is to identify and fill cavities. Enter DIAGNOdent by KaVo: a revolutionary, thorough means of detecting cavities.
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Digital X-Rays
Learn about dental x-ray concerns, and discover the importance and improved safety of digital x-rays.
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Gum Disease: Serious But Treatable
Although gum disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative estimates report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some amount of chronic gum disease.
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Halitosis
Typically, people who have bad breath have poor oral hygiene habits that leave decaying food particles, other debris, or bacteria in the mouth. These conditions produce volatile sulfur compounds just like those found in rotten eggs, resulting in foul-smelling breath.
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Women & Oral Health
Growing evidence shows women must maintain regular dental visits and an oral homecare routine throughout life to deter serious health problems.
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Patient Education
Healthy Mouth, Happy Life?
If you think about it, it makes perfect sense: poor oral health is linked to poor physical health. How so?
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Dental Implants
Permanent, Secure Tooth Replacements - When people lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease or extraction, dental implants can be a secure, functional replacement option.
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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can often provide people who have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced, or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely new-looking smile in just a few simple appointments.
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TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder or TMD can cause a wide variety of mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and minor discomfort to sharp pain in your temple, ear, jaw and teeth; it can also "lock" your jaw open or shut, or dislocate the jaw altogether.
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Your Smile is Your Greatest Asset!
If you're ready to experience total comfort and achieve optimal oral health and beauty, call Bethesda Sedation Dentistry today or schedule an appointment online. We will give your smile new life! Dr. Dougherty, Dr. Schlossberg, and Dr. Klotz and our team proudly serve residents of Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and beyond.