We just wrapped up a great training course on ceramic dental implants using Z-Systems Zirconia implants. With several dentists in our Silver Spring Implant practice, we spent three hours going over the basics of how to place a ceramic dental implant, which types of patients are good candidates for ceramic dental implants, and many of […]
What are wisdom teeth? Also called third molars, wisdom teeth usually make their first appearance in young adults between the ages of 15 to 25. Because most mouths are too small for these four additional molars, an extraction procedure, sometimes immediately after they surface, is often necessary. When should wisdom teeth be removed? The following […]
For Americans in their 30s and beyond, the threat of gum disease (periodontal disease) is a very real and potentially dangerous condition. Gum disease is particularly dangerous because the progression of the disease is often painless, going undetected until it creates serious problems. Although genetics may play a small role in its development, doctors agree […]
What is tooth decay (caries or cavities)? Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities — a highly Preventable disease caused by many factors. Who is at risk for tooth decay? The answer is… everyone who has a mouth. We all host bacteria in our mouths which make everyone a potential target for […]
