Category: Dental Resources

Taking medication(s) prescribed for someone else can place you at risk of a serious reaction, possibly even death - this applies to your pets too! There are many medications used for animals and humans however, the dosage(s) and affects aren't always the same. Approximately, one-quarter of all phone calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) pertain to human medication that a pet may have ingested. Your pet can easily ingest a pill that has been dropped or unknowingly be given a harmful human medications by an unknowing owner, resulting in illness, or even death. Below, you'll find a list of medications that should NEVER be given to your pet(s). If this were to occur, call the ASPCA as...

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Washington Post articles in April 2017 noted how children should have the HPV vaccination as a youngster (around the age of 11-12), prior to sexual contact exposure. Actor, Michael Douglas believes that his throat cancer was contracted through oral sex. This may seem like an embarrassing topic and uncomfortable to bring up to your children, it is however important to educate yourself as a parent. Protecting your children from the unknown of sexually transmitted infections that may plague them long term, if not for life, affecting their health and well being. Recently, the CDC reported that 1 in 5 adults have the HPV cancer agent. With over 14 million new infections reported annually, parents should consider vaccinating their young children....

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Local restaurants often limit reservations on this special day... or should I say weekend. Chefs often prepare a 'prix fixe' menu, and other restaurants are as casual as you want your evening to be. Bethesda and nearby areas including North Bethesda, Rockville, and even as far as Gaithersburg, are host to family owned and operated restaurants. You are sure to enjoy a meal where heart and soul have been added to your meal. Why not, give a local restaurant a try? Below are some of my favorites... Mon Ami Gabi on Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda serves french cuisine. Right next door,  Pizzeria Da Marco serves small plates and delicious wood fired pizza. Grilled Oyster Co. in Cabin John Shopping Center...

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Throughout the year, local venues offer free to low cost entertainment. Take in a musical, a seasonal play, maybe even a holiday ballet. Your child's play time can often be indoors watching television and connected to electronic devices. Why not enjoy some fun and enlightening family time that is sure to make memories. Without spending hundreds of dollars, a short drive to Washington, D.C. to walk around the tidal basin during Cherry Blossom festival, or take in a museum. Attending a performance at the Kennedy Center, is sure to introduce a child to the world of the performing arts, but many local colleges, and theaters, middle and high schools offer low to no cost theatrical performances. Check Montgomery County Public...

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This Thanksgiving, your food choices - many of which are not especially healthy, could make for unwanted calories and potential dental issues. Choose Healthified Appetizers As you prepare the meal for your guests, consider putting out a plate of crudités, cheese cubes and mixed nuts. A mixed platter of various cheeses is good for teeth, because it contains strength-building calcium. Casein, a protein found in milk products, fortifies the surfaces of teeth, helping to prevent cavities. Nuts contain calcium and minerals that strengthen, but whole nuts can also be a nuisance for your restorative crowns and bridges. On the positive side, chewing  hard, crunchy nuts also produces extra saliva, which fights germs and prevents tooth decay. Raw vegetables also produce...

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Dear Patient, You've recently invested in $10,000 worth of dental implants and crowns, and now all of a sudden you notice that you’re grinding your teeth at night. You know this might be the case becasue every time you go to the Dentist's for hygiene appointments, your Dentist notices 'wear and tear' — often a sign of bruxism (teeth grinding). What now? How do you protect your dental implants from damage? How do you avoid spending more money to fix restored teeth? Your answer is… an occlusal guard otherwise known as a "night guard." Not just any mouthguard will do… a mouthguard that is lab created to solve your bruxism issue and help protect your dental implants. A "crown", protects...

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Which is Better – a Porcelain or Gold Crown? When choosing a material for your new crown, it can be extremely confusing. There are three different options that Dr. Malcomson may recommend, each having pros and cons. Let’s consider the issues that a Patient will want to review as you make an informed decision: How much of my tooth will be removed? When a Patient has a crown placed on a tooth, it is often going to require the decayed part of the tooth to be removed. Dr. Malcomson may also remove some of the upper area of the tooth – known as the crown – in order for your new lab made crown to be fitted properly. Can a...

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With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies — and the sugar in those treats can play unwanted tricks on your teeth and dental restorations if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When bacteria zones in on the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a weakening acid is produced. That acid is what can contribute to cavities. Don’t hang up that costume just yet. Halloween is a fun day for all - young and old. Think of eating your candy as a splurge, just be sure to rinse, brush and floss after treating yourself. When parents and children are sorting through the pillow cases filled to...

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In August of 2016, the New York Times posted an article of whether flossing your teeth actually makes a difference in your oral hygiene. Dr. Denise Malcomson strongly believes that daily flossing prevents many things such as; mal odor, food particles lodging between teeth, bacteria that ultimately could cause gum disease and tooth decay. A toothbrush and rinsing will not remove everything, so flossing should be an important step of your daily, oral hygiene. Here's what another dentist said, "Wayne Aldredge, President of the Periodontists' group, acknowledged the weak scientific evidence and the brief duration of many studies. In an interview at his private practice in New Jersey, he said that the impact of floss might be clearer if researchers...

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