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Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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3704 Perry Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
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Top TV Celebrity Moms
Mother’s Day comes but once a year but is a great opportunity for individuals to celebrate how much they truly love the mother figures in their lives. Many individuals love to give gifts on this special day to show their mothers how much they love them. Many of us don’t think that other gifts can [...]
Smoking Decreases Your Taste Buds
It has been known for many years that smoking can have a negative impact on your health, causing Dentists Gaithersberg to urge their patients to quit. Research shows that there is a direct link between cigarettes and the occurrence of cancer and heart disease. However, smoking can also impact other areas of your lie. For [...]
Earth Day and Dentists
On April 22 the world will be celebrating the 42nd annual Earth Day. This global event is supposed to not only celebrate the earth, but also bring attention to various environmental issues and causes. Therefore, Dentists Gaithersberg MD wants you to become involved in the think green revolution for the fast approaching Earth Day celebration. [...]
Six Month Smiles
Do you dream of straight beautiful teeth without having to endure the hardship of metal braces? Have you ever hoped of a discrete and quick alternative to braces that would yield the desired results? If you have ever had these thoughts, then there is an alternative available for you with the name of Six Month [...]
New Dental Technology – Air Abrasion
Almost everyone dreads trips to the dentist, especially when the use of a drill is involved. Dental drills have been the standard mode for removing decayed tooth enamel to make room for replacement fillings. This drilling can be very scary and at times painful for most individuals. However, Dentistry Gaithersberg offers revolutionary technology that doesn’t [...]
Less Snoring, More Sleeping
In the middle of the night, I was suddenly awoken by the sound of someone cutting down a tree. Why in the world would someone choose this time of the night to chop trees? To my surprise, there were no trees being cut. However, there was my significant other; laying there, with her mouth open [...]
Sedation Dentistry is Perfect for Anyone Wanting a Perfect Smile
Are you jittery and nervous before every visit to the dentist? Many people deal with the pain of toothaches rather than simply going to the dentist for relief. This is a problem that Sedation Dentistry Kensington can cure. They use sedation methods to relax patients for a variety of procedures from teeth cleaning to invasive [...]
Green Food + Green Beer = Green Teeth
Green is the color of money, trees, grass, and also the color of stained teeth following Saint Patrick’s Day. Considering all of green’s favorable associations, green is not the color of teeth. It goes without being stated that teeth are supposed to be white. However, when individuals choose not to use a dentist Kensington provides, [...]
Child Dentistry
Having children means that you are going to be expected to take care of your child in more ways than you have ever imagined. This will include taking care of your child’s dental needs. Of course you want them to brush their teeth on a regular basis and practice good hygiene. Any Maryland dentist is [...]
A Kissable Mouth for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking from a kiss or two from your special sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, then having a clean, healthy mouth is important. A Maryland dentist is the key to having white teeth with no cavities and a mouth that’s free of plaque buildup and tartar. There are many things that can cause bad breath, [...]
Oscars and Teeth Whitening
If you are like most people you might be wondering who the stars get their teeth so white. This is not as difficult as you think when you take the time to look at Maryland dentist procedures. It is becoming more and more common for lots of people to have their teeth whitened. It goes [...]
Children’s Dental National Health Month
February is a big month across the US- Punxsutawney Phil lets us know whether or not there will be 6 more weeks of winter, we celebrate our loved ones on Valentine’s day, and for avid soccer fans, the Champions League returns. But there is something else that is extremely important celebrated by dentists across the [...]
Floss Once a Day to Prevent Gingivitis
Today we’re going to talk about Gingivitis! BORING! Gingivitis….what the Heck is that! Well, it’s one of those things you really don’t want to get, you may have it and you really don’t know what it is. Gingivitis, is a term used to describe inflammation of the gums. In fact, one of the reasons you [...]
Bad Habits that Ruin Your Teeth
Oral hygiene is very important. In addition to a pretty smile, having strong and healthy teeth is important. Without proper brushing and flossing, your mouth can become a breeding ground for germs. But there are other bad habits as well that can damage your teeth. You use your mouth for many different things other than [...]
Bad Habits to Avoid in the New Year
Oral hygiene is very important. In addition to a pretty smile, having strong and healthy teeth is important. Without proper brushing and flossing, your mouth can become a breeding ground for germs. But there are other bad habits as well that can damage your teeth. You use your mouth for many different things other than [...]
Dental New Year’s Resolutions
So what are your resolutions for 2013…getting a better job…losing weight…saving more money…or all of the above? What about your oral health? Many people set new goals about living a healthier lifestyle in the New Year, but many of them forget about their dental health. Healthy resolutions can keep your teeth healthy, and any of [...]
Happy New Year to All Our Patients at Kensington & Gaithersburg
Happy New Year! You know, while a lot of people make resolutions at this time of year, research shows that most people fail in adhering to them. Specifically, 22% fail after one week, 40% after one month, and 50% after three months. So we thought it would be fun to list the Top 10 [...]
The True Meaning ’12 Days of Christmas’
This is a magical time of year here in Gaithersburg Kensington at the Lotus Clinic. Christmas is celebrated around the world with many different traditions and holiday festivities taking place. Of course Christmas lights are everywhere bringing joy to our hearts and putting a smile on our faces. There is one Christmas Carol that has [...]
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Merry Christmas! The holidays are here, stirring excitement and anticipation in all of us for the activities, meals and decorations. We hope you’ve taken all the necessary precautions to ensure a happy and safe holiday, such as testing your smoke detectors, not leaving candles burning unattended, etc. But there are also some safety tips to [...]
Dental Insurance – Use or Lose It!
Don’t give your insurance company a gift of unused money this year! If your Dental Insurance Plan expires on Dec. 31st and you have an unused balance….then it’s time to do something about it! Can you afford to give away free money to your dental insurance company? For most people – especially at this time [...]
White Christmas
Christmas is getting closer and of course more hectic as each day passes and some of us are about to panic because you just can’t think of what to buy that Special Person on our list. Just getting around from place to place looking for the perfect gift for Christmas shopping is a chore… So, [...]
Use Up Your Insurance Before it Expires
Wow…only 1 months left in 2012…as usual, the year just flew right by. It seems to go by faster and faster each year, doesn’t it? And for those of you with dental insurance, that means you have just about 8 short weeks to use your dental benefits before they’re gone for good. And you’re not [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from Kensington & Gaithersburg Dentistry
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time for feasts, football, naps and shopping. In the spirit of the holiday, we’d like to share our favorite 3 things that you might not know about this time-honored tradition. 1. The First TV Dinner Was Thanksgiving Leftovers In 1953, someone at Swanson severely overestimated the amount of turkey Americans would [...]
Honor Our Veteran’s
Happy Veterans’ Day! In the USA, Veterans’ Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veteran’s Day, with speeches and [...]
Pumpkin Seed Recipe & Halloween Safety
Happy Halloween! Fall is here…the leaves are beautiful colors…pumpkins adorn our homes…and the holiday season is upon us! If you’re planning to buy a pumpkin – for decorating or for cooking – here are a few tips to help you make the best choice: Examine the rind. It should be firm, uniform in color, and [...]
The Keys to Avoiding Tooth Decay at Any Age
Steps to Healthy Teeth: The Keys to Avoiding Tooth Decay at Any Age Tooth decay – or caries – affects all ages but is most common in children and young adults. It begins at the hard external surface of the tooth and can continue into internal structures such as the dentin and pulp. Decay begins when [...]
October Newsletter
As a Doctor, I’m health conscious, as I believe more and more people are nowadays. And information along with applying it is the key to keeping our bodies not only healthy but looking the way we want it to look. We’re going to take a more pro-active approach to keep you informed with what’s happening [...]
Whiter Teeth in 1 Hour!
What’s the first thing you notice when you meet someone for the first time…their hair…their eyes…their clothes? It’s usually their smile, because one of the most beautiful parts of a person is their smile. Healthy, white teeth are the best accessory you can wear. People tend to associate healthy, white teeth with a youthful appearance. [...]
Did you know Strawberries can Whiten your Teeth?
I have put together my Top 8 Teeth Whitening Tips. These helpful tips will keep your teeth glowing white after whitening, or to give you a head-start before you start the whole whitening process. Top 8 Teeth Whitening Tips #1: Avoid coffee and tea: you can. If coffee or tea is a part of your [...]
Back to School: 4 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Oral Hygiene!
Well it’s that time of year when children of all ages are back at school, enjoying new teachers, new friends, new shoes and new notebooks. And parents everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief that things are getting back to “normal.” It’s a time for teaching and learning. But it’s not only the job of [...]
How Wise Are Your Teeth?
I hope you had a good week, I certainly did. Writing this blog post gave me the opportunity to sit down and reflect on some great moments I’ve had with patients over the years. When I tell a patient that a wisdom tooth needs to be removed, there is often some initial concern, and there [...]
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
The other day a patient asked me, “Why do we have wisdom teeth anyway?” What a great question! To anyone who has had a crooked or impacted wisdom tooth, including that clever young man, wisdom teeth certainly don’t seem very wise. The name actually comes from the fact that our wisdom teeth are the last [...]
Important News Flash
Here is a news update from the “Dental Tribune” Website… “CHICAGO, IL, USA: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, and more than 8,000 deaths occur annually. The five-year survival rate for oral cancers is roughly 50 percent. In observance [...]