When you’re expecting a child, it is easy to become so caught up in preparing your home for your new arrival that you neglect your own oral health. However, pregnancy causes changes in the body that make you more susceptible to gum disease and other oral problems. For this reason, it is even more important […]
Read MoreSeeing a periodontist every six months is just as important as getting in to see a physician to assess your overall health. In spite of its importance and the risk of losing teeth permanently, people still put off seeing dental professionals and managing their oral health. For people who suffer from debilitating dental anxiety, the […]
Read MoreMany often question why it seems organizations lobby to have months and days designated for the remembrance of their causes. Those who have been affected by the issues that these organizations showcase understand. Often, it is not done to remember those hindered or harmed by particular problems, but rather to raise awareness to keep others […]
Read MoreMovies and Television would have you believe that a root canal is the most painful procedure ever known to man. Then again, television and movies would also have you believe that people can fly or jump from great heights without receiving a scratch – hardly reality. While root canals are essentially an invasive procedure, they are […]
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 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 […]
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