You’ve probably heard Dr. Schlossberg or Dr. Klotz talk about plaque before, but do you know what plaque actually is? Plaque is a soft, sticky film made up of millions of bacteria. With time, it can build up on teeth and around the gum line, causing both gum disease and cavities—two very common oral health […]
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nDo you struggle with frequent bad breath? As we mentioned in our last post, frequent bad breath is often a symptom of gum disease, which is caused by the accumulation of bacteria around the gum line. Thankfully, no one has to live with the embarrassment of frequent bad breath. Using chlorine dioxide, a special compound […]
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A healthy smile is important, but for more reasons than you might think. Besides helping you enjoy a nutritious diet, your smile can also have an impact on your overall wellbeing, and particularly the health of your heart. According to recent data, what connects your oral and overall wellbeing is gum disease. Besides being incredibly […]
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How often should you see your dentist? That’s a very common question, and the answer might surprise you. Where you might see your primary care doctor just once a year, it’s really important to see your dental team at Bethesda Sedation Dentistry twice in a 12-month period. Why so often? Because of how quickly and […]
Read MoreOne of the enduring questions about oral health today is how much of an impact a condition like gum disease has on a health condition like heart disease. But regardless of the full connection, a nutritional supplement may help patients who are struggling with both. It’s called CoQ10. CoQ10 is a naturally-occurring enzyme that can […]
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In our last post, we encouraged patients to visit our Bethesda dental office one more time before the year is over. In part, we did that because we want you to get the most out of your dental benefits. But there’s another reason for seeing us now. When you come to see Dr. Schlossberg or […]
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If the holidays are fast approaching, so is the end of 2013. Have you gotten all that you could get out of your dental benefit this year? If not, we recommend coming in for a final checkup and cleaning before 2014 arrives. Why the urgency? For many patients, a new year also means a new […]
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The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means a flood of holiday treats over the next few months. Some of those treats will come in the form of pre-packaged candies, but a fair amount will come in the form of baked goods, like cakes or pies. Sugar, as we all know, isn’t […]
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Flossing seems like such a small thing, but it can really make a big difference in the quality of your oral health. What kind of difference? The biggest is that it can help you keep your smile free of cavities or gum disease. Both can happen when bacteria or food have a chance to build […]
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Every patient who is planning to have comprehensive cosmetic or restorative care wants to know what their smile will look like when all is said and done. But that’s impossible, right? Not at all! At Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, Dr. Schlossberg and Dr. Klotz are happy to give patients a glimpse into their future with a […]
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