The health of your gums will usually determine the health of your teeth. It is very crucial that you maintain healthy gums if you are looking to keep your teeth and have a beautiful smile. Periodontal therapy may be necessary for a patient to maintain a healthy smile. Because periodontal disease can creep up slowly [...]
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“I have been coming to see Doctor Finlay since I moved to Annapolis 12 years ago. My sister worked there so I naturally came to that office. However, she has since left town and I keep coming there because I really enjoy everyone who works there. It is professional yet warm and welcoming. I have [...]
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Here are some more testimonials from satisfied patients of Dr. Scott Finlay. “Each person I met during my visit was professional and friendly. I appreciated the atmosphere of the office.” Janet Loveless “Team Finlay constantly exceeds expectations in every way, from the greeting from Mary and Connie to their goodbyes. And Dr. Finlay had me [...]
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The Department of Health and Human Services today announced that it will revise the recommended levels for optimally fluoridating community water systems. Historically, the recommended optimal level for community water fluoridation has been 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million. The new recommended level is 0.7 ppm. The federal government is not recommending that communities stop [...]
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Fillings have been used for years to repair minor imperfections such as small cracks and decay in teeth, but no longer is it necessary to settle with unsightly gray, metal fillings. Composite fillings are tooth colored fillings. They are made out of resin and are toughened with particles of glass quartz. They are then shaped [...]
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Dr. Scott Finlay, DDS and Associates, PA, are a premiere cosmetic and restorative dentistry practice in the Annapolis area. Here’s just a sample of what some of Dr. Finlay’s satisfied patients continue to say about him and his staff: “Candy is wonderful! Enough said! She caters to use cowards! It’s always a pleasure to see Wendy! She’s [...]
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Mandy Ramey RDH Dry mouth is otherwise known as xerostomia or a persistent lack of saliva. We need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and to help us taste and digest food. Saliva is very important because it protects our mouth from bacterial growth and protects against infection. When someone experiences dry mouth it [...]
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The temptations of sugary foods and sticky candies can often be too tempting to resist. The chewy treats get stuck in crevices and in the grooves and ridges of teeth. The end result is a favorable environment to create caries, or tooth decay. The prevalence of dental caries touches most everyone. In some populations, the [...]
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The adolescent and young adult years are a time to find your identity and express your personality. In recent years Dr. Finlay and his team of dental professionals in the Annapolis area have anecdotally observed an increase in the incidence of lip and cheek piercing, and in particular, tongue piercings. The incidence of piercings is [...]
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Annapolis, Maryland – Cosmetic dentistry is the art and science of creating healthy, beautiful smiles. Although it is the focus of any dentist to restore the health and function of a patient’s smile, cosmetic dentistry takes that effort a step further to enhance the beauty and esthetics to make teeth look naturally beautiful. Obviously there [...]
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