You hear time and time again that you must brush and floss twice a day. But you don’t always hear that using mouthwash can protect your mouth from bacteria too. Mouthwash is often associated with bad breath and though that… Read More
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What You Need To Know About Tooth Decay
Tooth decay occurs when bacteria build up in the mouth, creating acids that slowly eat away at the teeth. Tooth decay usually does not cause symptoms until you have a cavity or an infected tooth. If not properly treated, tooth… Read More
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Invisalign Tips
Here at Leikin & Baylin Dental Care of Catonsville, we offer Invisalign as a clear alternative to metal braces. For our patients who use the product or are interested in it, we have three easy tips to ensure a smooth… Read More
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Your Sedation Dentistry Questions Answered
Are you afraid of going to the dentist? If so, you are not alone. Every year, millions of Americans avoid the dentist. Some had traumatic experiences as children. Others suffered pain as adults. And others were swayed by stereotypes. Whatever… Read More
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When Should Children Start Going To The Dentist?
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