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You may be reading this blog during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and your teeth may be the last thing on your mind. We understand that. It is usually a time to enjoy with family, friends, and co-workers. Your teeth may not even be on the radar screen. However, for some of you, you …
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Many people wait until they have pain before going to visit the dentist. Many times this can be a costly and painful mistake. What could have been fixed and detected during a routine cleaning and examination visit may spiral into a bigger dental procedure. Tooth decay can be caused by poor or improper teeth brushing …
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One of the first things that people do in the morning while getting ready for the day is to look in the mirror and smile. Unfortunately, many people don’t like what they see. Their smile may be tainted by discolored, broken, or missing teeth. It can be a painful and humiliating moment. Your smile is …
Saving money is a great practice, no matter what the season. However, for many people, the COVID-19 lockdown caused economic damage in which they are still recovering from more than a year later. Unfortunately, many patients have not visited the dentist in more than a year due to the Pandemic. We understand your challenges. Here …
More than 25 million people in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is the most common form of sleep apnea. Persons suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea typically experience frequent pauses in breathing while asleep. OSA is caused when muscles in the back of the throat relax, blocking the airway. As the airway …
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No one likes cavities. Most patients who come in for dental cleaning are always wondering: Do I have any cavities? Even the most diligent person who keeps their teeth and gums clean wonders why they still get cavities. That’s why cavity prevention is one of our main dental health goals at All Smiles Bethesda. Cavities …
You are familiar with the names: Monster, UpTime, Bang, Red Bull, and Rockstar. That’s a shortlist of energy drinks that have become extremely popular in the U.S., making up over $53 billion in revenue in 2018 and expected to reach over $86 billion dollars in 2026. *** These drinks are created to increase or “regain …
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Most people don’t make New Year’s Resolutions and those that do, typically don’t follow through with them after a few weeks. So we are not recommending “resolutions.” Instead, we are recommending that everyone develop new, healthy habits that will improve their dental and overall health care. The New Year is an opportunity to adopt lifelong, …
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After an incredibly stressful year, the holidays have finally arrived. It would be easy and understandable to let loose and indulge in some unhealthy eating as we relax and spend time with family and friends. We don’t blame you for that feeling that way as we have certainly earned some downtime. Food is one of …
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Toothaches can range in pain from being dull and persistent to sharp and throbbing. It can be the result of an infection or nerve damage. Toothaches can be so painful that they can affect your daily life. They can also be an indicator of a more serious health condition. *** When a toothache occurs, schedule …
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