Perfectly Imperfect…
It used to be the only sought-after veneers — fingernail-thin cosmetic moldings that cover the fronts of teeth — were big, gleaming, flawlessly lined-up white squares. Nicknamed Chiclets, they have become near-ubiquitous in Hollywood. But these days, there’s a growing demand for painstakingly customized, natural-looking veneers created by professional dental ceramists, offering a balance of [...]
Coming to the dentist is about more than cavities!
DENTAL cavities are not good news, but when it comes to preventive oral health, they may be among the smaller problems. The advice is familiar: brush and floss regularly, use fluoride mouthwash, limit snacks and sweet drinks, visit the dentist twice a year. Good suggestions, even if not everyone follows them: by age 12, 50 [...]
Can Cavities Be Contagious?
Everyone knows you can catch a cold or the flu. But can you catch a cavity? Researchers have found that not only is it possible, but it occurs all the time. While candy and sugar get all the blame, cavities are caused primarily by bacteria that cling to teeth and feast on particles of food [...]
A Naturally Beautiful Smile with Porcelain Veneers
At Washington DC dental office, Presidential Dental Group finds that porcelain veneers are among the easiest, most natural-looking ways to perfect the smiles of our patients. By placing ultra-thin, custom ceramic shells on the fronts of the teeth, almost any fault of the smile can be corrected, including: chips, cracks, stains, gaps, and more. With [...]
Dental Advice for Moms-to-be
Expecting a baby is a very exciting time, and you’re already on the right path if you’re staying on top of your dental health. With the proper dental care measures, you’ll increase your chances of having a smoother pregnancy, full-term delivery and healthy baby. If you’re planning to get pregnant, consider having your teeth cleaned [...]
Oral Piercing
Getting The Point About Oral Piercing Body piercing has become a popular form of self-expression, especially for but not limited to young adults. Oral piercing is becoming trendier but is not without risks and complications. The tongue is the most common site with the lips, uvula (soft tissue hanging from the back of the palate), [...]
Do you want a bite of history about dentestry ?
People of ancient times believed that the stabbing pain of a toothache was caused by a toothworm, which either had appeared spontaneously or had bored its way into the tooth. If the tooth pain was severe, it meant that the worm was thrashing about, but if the aching stopped, then the worm was resting. Cultures [...]
The Importance of Oral Health During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special and exciting time in a woman’s life! And while the importance of maintaining one’s health during pregnancy is indisputable, a surprising statistic reveals that up to two thirds of women fail to see a dentist during pregnancy. Your dentist in Washington DC, Dr. Hancock and associate Dr. Flamer believe that all [...]
