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Do I have to stop chewing gum?
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: June 21, 2019
We have many patients ask if they have to stop chewing gum. If you can’t quite give up your love for bubble gum here are some things to keep in mind. And, as always, if you suffer from TMJ issues we never recommend gum chewing as it inflames your jaw muscles. Which gums should I […]
Gum Disease and Diabetes
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: June 10, 2019
A recent study suggests “treating chronic gum inflammation might help people with diabetes control their disease.” The study of 264 people with type 2 diabetes and periodontitis found that “over the course of a year, patients who got intensive periodontal treatment from dentists saw improvements not just in their blood glucose levels but in the […]
Tennis Pro Nicole Gibbs Oral Cancer Diagnosis
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: May 17, 2019
Just this week it was announced that US Tennis Pro Nicole Gibbs was diagnosed with Oral Cancer in a salivary gland. Nicole admitted that this grow had been on the roof of her mouth for many years and she didn’t think anything of it until her Dentist ordered a biopsy and it came back malignant. […]
Oral Cancer on the rise in the US- Are you being screened?
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: April 15, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancers of the oropharynx (back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils) are usually caused by tobacco and alcohol, but recent studies show that about 72 percent of oropharyngeal cancers are caused by HPV. “There has been significant change in the […]
Help us help some furbabies!
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: April 5, 2019
During the month of April we will be collecting items for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. This great local rescue finds homes for dogs and cats rescued from low-income, rural animal shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. We will be collecting the following items at our office- please feel free to drop […]
Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Does Not Prevent Cavities, Study Finds.
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: April 4, 2019
The AP (8/7, Donn) reported that although the ability of fluoride to help prevent cavities “has been widely accepted for decades,” the “internet is dotted with claims” that “fluoride-free toothpaste also prevents cavities.” However, a recent review published in the journal Gerodontology found that oral hygiene efforts without fluoride do not reduce cavity rates. […]
Yes, you need to floss!
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: March 6, 2019
Flossing helps to remove food particles and bacteria from between your teeth and along your gumline. When this bacteria builds up, it forms plaque, a sticky, colorless film that can threaten your oral health by contributing to tooth decay and ginigivitis. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, which can then evolve into periodontitis, […]
Join us for our Patient Appreciation Party
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: March 1, 2019
Be our guest on Thursday, April 18th from 6pm-8:30pm in our office for the 5th Annual Patient Appreciation Party Magic, Seated Massages and a Big Prize Wheel just for you! Wine and Lite Bites served Please RSVP by April 15th to 703-650-9320
Is Vaping safer than Smoking?
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: February 27, 2019
E-cigarettes emerged around 2004-2005 and have become increasingly popular as the “Healthier” alternative to smoking. Although initial studies showed vaping had far less impact on health compared to smoking things are changing now as there is more long term studies coming out to the contrary. In 2015, a letter from the New England Journal of […]
I need a crown and I don’t mean the rhinestone type!
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: February 18, 2019
So you have been told you need a crown and you are not even sure what that means- here is a brief description of a crown. “A crown, sometimes known as dental cap, is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a […]
