Category: Dental Resources

We all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths, not to mention digest our food. Saliva also prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. When you don't make enough saliva, your mouth may feel dry and uncomfortable. Fortunately, many treatments can help against dry mouth, also called xerostomia.Side effects can include: Medications can cause dry mouth. Side effects of many prescription and nonprescription drugs, including drugs used to treat the following: depression, anxiety, pain, allergies, and colds (antihistamines and decongestants), obesity, acne, epilepsy, hypertension (diuretics), diarrhea, nausea, psychotic disorders, urinary incontinence, asthma (certain bronchodilators), and Parkinson's disease. Dry mouth can also be a side effect of muscle relaxants and sedatives. Diseases and infections can cause dry...

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Understanding Your Treatment Plan The path to a healthier mouth starts with your dental treatment plan. Developed just for you, and based on your specific dental needs. You and your dental team will work together, to ensure your mouth is healthy and you're smiling bright! What it entails... A Treatment Plan outlines exactly what dental services your dentist recommends, in what time frame, and the associated fees. It is a comprehensive, big-picture approach to oral care, designed to prevent small issues from getting bigger and more expensive. Your customized plan is just that — yours... When questions arise, or you don’t feel comfortable with an aspect of your dental treatment plan, talk with your dentist. It’s important that you feel...

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The back-to-school smooth transition for parents can be tricky... planning, organizing and making sure your kids are ready for their new school year will pay off. Here are some key things to help you as you prepare your child for school and help him or her to have a smooth transition. Start preparing for the school year early.  This means getting kids on a regular sleep schedule at least a few weeks before the school year and starting to ease back into school-time routines. Take the kids with you to shop for school supplies and back-to-school clothes as a means to excite them and get them looking forward to the year. When possible, let them chose their colors and styles!...

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Why does my child need HPV vaccine? The GARDASIL®9 vaccine is given to protect your child from most of the cancers caused by a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is a common virus, that spreads between humans when they have sexual contact with another person. Approximately 14 million people, including teens, but not limited to young people become infected with HPV each year. An HPV infection can cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in women and penile cancer in men. HPV can also cause anal cancer, throat cancer, and genital warts in both men and women. When should my child be vaccinated? The GARDASIL®9 vaccine is recommended for preteen boys and girls (age 11 -12), so they are protected before ever being...

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Malcomson Dentistry patients can choose to post a public review on social media. Do you have Facebook, yelp and Google+ accounts? We've shared what some of our awesome patients have said with regard to their overall dental experience and service at Malcomson Dentistry. As we grow our practice, we appreciate all personal referrals and hope that you might invite your friends, co-workers and family when they may be looking for a dentist.      May 21, 2016    francesb, BETHESDA Have been coming to Dr. Malcomson for 15 years and have always felt comfortable with my check ups and treatments. She is an excellent Dentist!     May 14, 2016    maralynf, SILVER SPRING I have been to many dentists in my life,...

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The glorious summer season is upon us! As much as we welcome the sun and fun, it’s important to remember that the rising temperatures can be tough on a dog’s body. Canines easily get overheated - their only way to release body heat is by panting and through a limited number of sweat glands between their toes. Before taking your pup on an outdoor excursion, check out ways to keep your pup well hydrated and cool! Don’t leave your pet in your vehicle unattended. On a 75-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can climb up to 115 degrees within an hour. Even with the windows down, a dog can easily overheat if left in these conditions. If you need to run errands, leave your pup at home. It...

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Summer in the National Capital area offers a vast array of camps. Local camps range from sports themed to religious, adventure to academic, as well as musical to babysitting.  The Bethesda Magazine has a yearly Summer Camp Guide and Yelp! hosts reviews of top rated, local camps.  Babysitting courses are offered through the American Red Cross and Safe Sitter, Inc. at local schools and hospitals for children ages 11+. Maryland Law states that children under age 8 cannot be left home alone for any reason. Children age 8 or older can be left home alone for short periods of time, as long as a parent or other adult can be contacted. Short periods of time could be before or after...

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Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth, often changing the color, shape, size, or length of the teeth. Dental veneers can be manufactured from porcelain or resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of the natural tooth. Resin veneers are thinner and require less removal of the tooth surface before placement. If you have questions to see if dental veneers are the right dental plan for you, book your consultation with Dr. Malcomson...

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There are always fun places and things to do in Montgomery County, but especially right here in Bethesda. New restaurants and 'old favorites' have officially opened their patios, and rooftop decks, welcoming guests to outdoor dining experiences. The hustle and bustle of springtime in Bethesda happens from day to night. New traffic patterns because of construction can often cause driver confusion. Keep eye out to pedestrians, families with strollers, small children, and bikers heading to the Capital Crescent Trail entrance located at the corner of Bethesda Avenue and Battery Lane. When traveling around town, hop on the Bethesda Circulator. It's FREE! Many Bethesda residents and locals are taking full advantage of this bus service. Bus stops are notably marked and...

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Researchers from the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand discovered by way of various sleep studies, that throughout a person’s stages of sleep, the ‘mouth breathers’ have a lower acidity level. In fact, results showed that mouth breathers fall well below the threshold of when a tooth's enamel may begin to break down and bacteria can readily take hold and cause problems. What does this mean? Breathing through your mouth can dry your saliva (which ironically is an important defense mechanism for preventing the mouth from becoming too acidic), studies show that dry-mouth individuals run a higher risk of erosion, than individuals with normal salivary secretion rates. Lower acidity leads to loss of tooth enamel through erosion (the direct...

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