Pizza is a wonderful thing, but scalding hot pizza is an easy way to burn your mouth. For days afterwards you may think, “Why me?” This is all to say that burning your mouth is not fun. So how… Read More
Archive for the ‘Oral Health’ Category
Smoking and Your Teeth: A Warning
Smoking is a menace for your physical health. However, it has a particularly nasty effect on your teeth. The acrid smoke can damage the enamel of your teeth over time, so if you haven’t quit yet, then this is… Read More
The Dangers of Sugar for Your Teeth
Sugar is a bit of a menace, especially when it comes to your oral health. If you expose your teeth to sugar without limitations, then you may find yourself in quite the pickle down the line with expensive dental… Read More
Do I Need to Be Screened for Oral Cancer?
For many years, it has been assumed that oral cancer was really only a danger for older men who were lifelong smokers. While smoking greatly increases your risk of cancer and oral cancer does tend to be most common in… Read More
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste For You
Have you ever gone to the drugstore to pick up a tube of toothpaste only to be completely overwhelmed by all of your options? There are a staggering variety of toothpaste brands and versions available on the market and it… Read More
Why Food Tastes Different After You Brush Your Teeth
Have you ever brushed your teeth in the morning and then headed down for breakfast, poured yourself a glass of orange juice, and then scrunched up your nose when it just didn’t taste quite right? It’s your toothpaste’s fault! And… Read More
Should You Switch to an Electric Toothbrush?
Every year, the technology that we use in our everyday lives seems to get more advanced. From thermostats that can be controlled by a smartphone app to high definition TVs, many of these technologies have a the added benefit of… Read More
Your Olney Dentist Explains How to Avoid Gum Disease
Gum disease is an incredibly common problem. If you’ve ever flossed your teeth and noticed that your gums were bleeding, it’s a sign that you have gum disease on your hands. While not a huge problem in the beginning, gum… Read More
Understanding Dental Insurance from Your Olney Dentist
Are you an employee of a company that offers dental insurance but are least familiar with how dental insurance works? Olney Dental in Olney, MD wants to make sure you fully comprehend the benefits associated with each different dental insurance… Read More
What Should I Expect During a Preventative Maintenance Appointment?
Like most things in life, your oral health requires routine maintenance to stay in tip-top shape. Just as you take your car in for scheduled oil changes, you should also visit your dentist for a preventative maintenance appointment twice per… Read More