As a parent, you are faced with many tough decisions. When to take your child to the dentist doesn’t have to be one of them. So when should you take your child for his first dental appointment? The answer is… Read More
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Getting Over Dental Phobia
Dental phobia, also known as dental fear and dental anxiety, is actually fairly common. It is often brought on by psychological trauma brought on by comments, such as “if you don’t brush your teeth, you’ll have to go to the… Read More
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Dental Care Myth No. 2: Can Bleaching or Whitening weaken Teeth?
From a young age, we are bombarded with dental care advice. Some of the advice is good. Other advice is dental care myth. So how do you separate the fact from the fiction? With the help of Leikin & Baylin… Read More
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Dental Care Myth No. 1: You should brush after every Meal
From a young age, we are bombarded with dental care advice. Some of the advice is good. Other advice is dental care myth. So how do you separate the fact from the fiction? With the help of Leikin & Baylin… Read More
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Are Bleeding Gums a Sign of Gum Disease?
You wake up one morning, crawl out of bed, and walk downstairs as you struggle to keep your eyes open. You wander into the bathroom, half asleep, and reach for your tooth brush. You brush each and every tooth, making… Read More
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Sensitive Teeth: Increased Sensitivity to Hot and Cold
Oh boy, am I thirsty. This ice-cold glass of water is exactly what I need. Ouch! What was that? You ignore the sharp pain coursing through your tooth. So you take another sip…Ouch! What is going on? Does the above… Read More
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Researchers discover Link between Dental Health & Alzheimer’s Disease
According to researchers from the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry, poor dental health, gum disease, and Alzheimer’s disease may be linked. While this is not the first study to predict a link between dental health and… Read More
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Pediatric Dentistry and Preventing Cavities in Children
Over time, bacteria in the mouth produce excessive acid that contributes to the loss of tooth enamel, the hard mineral coat that covers the tooth. Without this protective layer, the tooth becomes vulnerable to tooth decay and cavities. The good… Read More
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Don’t Delay, Prevent Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is a common dental ailment, and yet it is easily prevented. So why does it happen? The Culprits As it seems is the case with most problems in life, the most enjoyable things are the ones that cause… Read More
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Pediatric Dental Care (Pedodontics) from Your Friendly Catonsville Dentist
Proper dental care starts at a young age. The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to the dentist be right before their first birthday. This helps teach your child, at an early age, about the importance of… Read More