Oral health is not important in infants, right? After all, their baby teeth will just fall out anyway… Wrong! Good oral health is important even at a young age, because healthy baby teeth lead to healthy permanent teeth. And the… Read More
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Stress can affect your Oral Health :: Catonsville, Maryland Dentists
Your body is an interconnected system. Any change to one aspect of your health can have an impact on another. For instance, did you know that stress can affect your oral health? Well, it can! Stress can lead to several… Read More
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The Importance of Flossing: Oral Health Tips from your Catonsville Dentist
Every sixth months, you visit the dentist for your scheduled dental cleaning. Every six months, your dentist or dental hygienist tells you that you should floss. And every six months you completely ignore this advice. But why? The Importance of… Read More
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ADA Attempts to Clean Up American Oral Hygiene
Though Americans are encouraged from a young age to keep their pearly whites squeaky clean, our track record when it comes to understanding oral hygiene isn’t so spotless. A recently released survey from the American Dental Association (ADA), has revealed… Read More
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Instances of Cavities in Children are on the Rise :: Pediatric Dentistry
Despite being almost entirely preventable, cavities are the most common infectious disease among children. And, for the first time in 40 years, instances of cavities in children are the rise! Causes of Cavities Cavities are caused by bacteria that live… Read More
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Tomorrow's the Big Day: Our 5th Annual Patient Appreciation Day
Tomorrow, Friday, June 1st, Leikin and Baylin Dental Care of Catonsville will be hosting its 5th annual Patient Appreciation Day. There will be free hotdogs, drinks, snowballs, and even be a moon bounce, courtesy of KIDflatables. If you are not… Read More
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Are Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks bad for your Teeth? :: Oral Health
A study published in the General Dentistry journal found that energy drinks and sports drinks both damage tooth enamel and boost the risk of cavities. And, just so you know , damaged tooth enamel cannot be fixed. The sports drinks… Read More
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Hidden sugars can lead to cavities
Sugar is your teeth’s worst enemy. Most people think that by passing up candy, ice cream and even cake that you can avoid sugar. However, it’s foods that have “high fructose corn syrup” or hidden sugars found in seemingly harmless… Read More
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Patient Appreciation Day :: Drs. Leikin & Baylin :: Catonsville Dental Care
Our patients appreciate that we provide the highest quality comprehensive dental care. And we appreciate our patients. That’s why Leikin and Baylin Dental Care of Catonsville will be hosting its 5th annual Patient Appreciation Day on Friday, June 1st at… Read More