There’s no shame in wanting a picture-perfect smile to boost your self-image! Plus, you’re not alone – according to a 2015 healthcare study, more than one-third of their participants admitted to feeling embarrassed about their teeth. At least 42% expressed interest in...
Missing teeth can cause a lot of problems, including difficulty eating properly and hiding your smile. Missing teeth can even cause the muscles in your face to droop, which may cause premature aging. The good news is there are affordable dentures in Maryland to...
Cosmetic Dentistry is one of the easiest ways to get the smile of your dreams. It has been getting a lot of attention lately and for good reasons. It provides you a beautiful sparkling smile you always dreamt of. Cosmetic dental treatment involves processes like...
February is American Health Month, which strives to raise awareness about heart health in an effort to prevent heart disease. Did you know? Heart disease is almost twice as likely to occur in people who have gum disease. The human body is a complex network of...
Oral cancer kills one person every hour, every day of the year. An estimated 50,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with oral cancer each year, and the death rate associated with mouth and upper throat cancer is incredibly high, due to detection not occurring until late...
Many patients come to our practice complaining that they clench or grind their teeth. This is what we call bruxism. We often notice the results of grinding: chipping and wearing on the edges of the front teeth and also on the biting surfaces of the back teeth. At...
“Do I need to have those gooey impressions in my mouth?” Many people come to Crossroads Dental Arts seeking the best cosmetic and general dentistry available – such as veneers, crowns, bridges, Invisalign, implants, and night guards – but wince at the thought of the...
It’s early morning. Squeezing toothpaste onto your brush, you stare into the bathroom mirror and open wide. Before raising your hand to your mouth to start cleaning, the unsightly black blotches on your second molars grab your attention once again. You wince and...
“Do I have gingivitis?” We frequently field this question from patients who have noticed that something is not quite right with their gums. Gingivitis, also known as periodontal disease, is gum inflammation and the early or beginning stage of gum disease. When not...
Dental sealants are no longer a treatment intended solely for children. Many adults, especially those susceptible to tooth decay, benefit enormously from adding them as a preventive treatment. Deep grooves and fissures in our back teeth make the area difficult to keep...
