While straight teeth are often considered to be more aesthetically pleasing, there are also a number of health benefits to having properly aligned teeth. According to information from the American Dental Association, having straight teeth not only leads to a… Read More
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Teeth Whitening In the Greater Baltimore Area
The best way to lighten teeth and remove stains and discoloration, teeth whitening is the most popular solution. Unfortunately, it is not a one-time procedure, and whitening needs to be repeated to keep teeth from dulling. Most whitening procedures are… Read More
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What is Periodontal Disease and How can you Prevent it?
“Peri” means around and “odontal” means referring to the tooth. Periodontal disease refers to an infection of the structures surrounding your teeth. These include gums, the cementum that covers the root, the periodontal ligament, and the alveolar bone. In the… Read More
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Bad Breath is Bad News
No one likes having bad breath. It’s an easy way to run a date, spoil an interview, or even just bother people on the bus. It can be very embarrassing, but we can help you. You can also help… Read More
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How to Keep Your Gums Healthy
Gum disease affects nearly 10 percent of Americans by the time they reach age 64. While this sounds like a relatively low number, it could be you if you fail to take proper care of your teeth now. If you… Read More
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What Are Fibromas and How Are They Treated?
When discussing fibromas, the first and most important thing to keep in mind is that they’re usually benign. Regardless of what they look like or how much pain they might cause, they are in essence relatively minor.
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What Can You Do About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a serious issue that, if left untreated, can cause major dental issues down the line. Small symptoms like swelling or redness may be easy to ignore, but they are merely the first warning signs of a far… Read More
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Do I Need Teeth Whitening?
One of the most popular questions we receive at Leikin and Baylin Dental Care is whether a patient should get a teeth whitening treatment – whether teeth whitening is dangerous, whether it should be done at home at home, whether… Read More
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What Do You Need to Know About Sensitive Teeth?
It happens to a lot of us: We’re living our lives, plodding along as per usual, then, out of nowhere, we bite into an ice cream cone or take a sip of coffee and the pain is enough to make… Read More
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How To Choose the Right Mouth Guard
If you’ve been diagnosed with bruxism, your dentist has probably recommended that you use a custom dental guard, which is also called an occlusal splint. Dental guards are not cheap however, and purchasing one from your dentist may cost as… Read More