As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the experts of Nova Perio Specialists are here to tell you more about why detection and treatment of oral cancer are essential. You might be part of an at-risk group, and you should also know how to look for signs of oral cancer at home between appointments. Groups […]
Read MoreApril is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Dentists want people to know that oral cancer is serious, but it can be treated. The earlier it is detected, the better possibility of a good outcome for the patient. Let’s talk about detecting and treating oral cancer. When you go to the dentist for an oral cancer screening, […]
Read MoreHeadaches are one of the most common medical complaints in the world. They have a host of potential causes, each of which must be dealt with in their own way. Far too often, however, you may be inclined to automatically assume there is nothing to be done. Instead of investigating your headache, you may simply […]
Read MoreMarch has been declared National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and Dr. Gregg Codelli and the rest of us here at his office would like to take a moment to educate you on bleeding gums. Whether your gums have started bleeding or you’re simply interested in learning more about them, our goal is to give you […]
Read MoreMarch is National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, which brings attention to people who may suffer from all kinds of rare bleeding disorders. While this month mainly focuses on diseases such as hemophilia and platelet function disorders like Bernard-Soulier syndrome, bleeding problems can extend to the mouth. Your periodontist in Rockville, MD, Dr. Steven N. Rice […]
Read MoreMany dental patients coming into our office at Shoreline Periodontics may be living with other health conditions that impact the condition of their gums and teeth. One of the most devastating conditions impacting your teeth and gums is diabetes. Research has suggested that there is a link to the severity of gum disease and diabetes. […]
Read MoreHave you noticed unwanted changes in your smile? Gum recession is a common ailment in which the gums peel away from the teeth, leaving sensitive areas exposed. While this condition alters the look of your teeth, the damage goes beyond aesthetics. If you are experiencing gum recession, then you should contact your periodontist about receiving […]
Read MoreWhen you think of root canals, you likely envision torturous images of being strapped to a dental chair at the mercy of a sadistic dentist. While that is a vast exaggeration perpetuated through popular media, most still understand that a root canal is often performed in an effort to save the tooth. Thus, like most, […]
Read MoreTMJ disorder, or temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, are characterized as a group of conditions that can cause extreme pain, discomfort and dysfunction in the jaw, its joint and the muscles that control its movement. Pain can be minor or fleeting, or it can severely restrict your ability to live a normal life. While some […]
Read MoreWhen one of your teeth has an infected nerve, it can be extremely painful, and it can even put you at risk for tooth loss. Fortunately, you can save your teeth and alleviate your pain by getting a simple procedure called a root canal. Root canals are available from Dr. Jennifer Houck, Dr. Lauren Smith […]
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