Our oral health is affected tremendously by the way we eat. Per our team of Family Dentists in Rockville, MD the first effects of eating disorders can be noticed in the mouth. It is the nutritional deficiency and ill habits of untimely eating which affect dental health to the fullest extent. Eating disorders may cause …
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When and Why You Should Replace Your Toothbrush
The family dentists in Rockville, MD advise you to brush your teeth after meals or minimally, twice a day. However, if you are using an old or dirty toothbrush, brushing as many as three times a day will not save you from tooth decay, gum diseases, or other dental problems. Toothbrushes get old and become …
Is Fruit Juice Affecting Your Child’s Teeth?
Many parents offer fruit juices to their children to help them get the recommended required nourishment. Fresh fruit juice is considered pure and rich with many nutrients that help children grow. While it is true that a glass of juice is great for your child, it is also true that it may be as dangerous …
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Family Dentistry Advice: When Should You Bring Your Child to the Dentist?
Most healthcare experts agree that a child should have their first visit to the dentist around their first birthday. This is significant if either parent has a history of dental health issues. The American Dental Association states that a child’s first dental visit should take place around the time their first tooth appears. *** Our …
Periodontal Health is a Gateway to Your Body’s Health
Learn the Facts About Gum Disease “Your teeth look good, but I’m concerned about your gums.” Perhaps this is something you’ve heard your dentist advise you. But what exactly is gum disease (periodontal disease), what are the risks of acquiring it, and how can it affect your systemic health? It has long been established that …
Root Canal: Procedures and Benefits
Any tooth pain should be taken seriously. It may also be a sign of an infection inside your tooth that needs a root canal, also called endodontics. *** The word “endo” comes from the Greek language and means “inside” or within. Endodontics is a dental treatment “inside” of a tooth. A root canal procedure is …
Fallsgrove Dentistry Welcomes Our New Periodontist: Dr. Tassos Sfondouris
Fallsgrove Dentistry is proud to announce our new periodontist Dr. Tassos Sfondouris. Dr. Sfondouris earned his dental degree from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, and obtained his certificate in Periodontics and Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland as well. After the completion of his periodontal residency program, Dr. Sfondouris was …
I Love Being an Orthodontist: Dr. Schwartz
“I love being an orthodontist!” Those are the words of Fallsgrove Dentistry orthodontist, Dr. Andrew L. Schwartz. After more than fifteen years in practice, he still loves being a dental care practitioner in the DMV area. “I meet so many wonderful people from everywhere. My focus has always been to make sure that my patients …
Dr. Stacia Krantz: Helping people and making a difference
“I was always working on something” be it in the kitchen, garden or my dad’s workshop. Thus, begins the story of how Stacia became a dentist. It all started when she was a child working with her dad in his workshop. Dr. Stacia Krantz came to her career in dentistry at the suggestion of her …
Dr. Wasserman on Building a Dental Career through Relationships and Trust
My path to becoming a dentist was not as straight and obvious as one would imagine. My father is a dentist, so the logical conclusion is that I chose this career because of my father. That is, however, not the case. Many things lead up to my choice, and now I can say, with certainty, …
Meet Dr. Michelle Snyder
Dr. Snyder grew up in a small town in northwest Michigan. From an early age, she impressed her parents with her ability to put together puzzles quickly- the first of many signs she was destined to be a dentist. In the fifth grade, her best friend had a loose tooth that would not come out …
