How often have you seen snoring get played for laughs on TV or in the movies? It happens all the time, but in reality, snoring is no laughing matter. It can keep your partner from getting a full night of rest, put unnecessary strain on your relationship, and could even be a symptom of sleep […]
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At Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, Dr. Klotz and Dr. Schlossberg strive to provide the best in contemporary care. One way they’re doing that is through digital imaging. Using special digital sensors, they can easily capture detailed images of your teeth and gums, ensuring more accurate care. By comparison, traditional imaging is time-consuming and inconvenient; it can […]
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In our last post, we talked about a unique service that’s helping our Bethesda team assess our patients’ risk for gum disease. Today we’d like to alert our readers to something that’s far from common knowledge—certain medications can increase the risk of gum disease. In particular, a number of patients taking calcium channel blockers to […]
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Gum disease is one of the most common oral health conditions a patient can face. It’s also the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. That explains why treating gum disease—or even preventing it outright—is so important. Providing early care limits the damage to the patient’s smile, while preventing it eliminates the need for treatment […]
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We’d like to use today’s post for a little bit of dental trivia. Perhaps you’ve heard of your canine teeth. These are the slightly longer, slightly more pointed teeth on both sides of your upper and lower jaw. They’re used primarily for biting and tearing. But how, you might wonder, did they get their name? […]
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At some point, every one of us feels stressed. For some, these moments are few and far between; for others, they’re more like an everyday reality. Stress is more than just a feeling or a frenzied state of mind, though. Our bodies respond to stress in a variety of ways, and one of those is […]
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If you feel anxious or afraid at the mere thought of undergoing a dental procedure, don’t worry – you’re definitely not alone. Sedation dentistry can help you relax, with a variety of methods and treatments that are available to fit your unique needs as a patient here at Bethesda Sedation Dentistry. But what if you […]
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You’ve surely heard over and over again about many of the common oral health problems – cavities, root canals, gum disease, and everything in between. Today, we’d like to discuss an issue you may not have heard too much about: dry mouth. Dry mouth, as you can guess, is caused by a reduced flow of […]
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We all know that smoking negatively affects your health, but did you know that it can negatively impact your oral health as well? Smoking can lead to numerous dental problems, including discolored teeth, bad breath, an increase in plaque and tartar, increased loss of bone within the jaw, increased risk of oral cancer, and an […]
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A common question at our Bethesda dental office is: “My crown came out. Can it be re-cemented?” At Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, we strive to provide you with the highest level of dental care at all times, but sometimes things happen. If your crown comes loose or falls out, you should call our office immediately. Depending […]
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