Posted in Annapolis Dentist, dental care, maryland dentist on Jul 30th, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, maryland dentist on Apr 15th, 2010
Choosing the right dentist is a very personal and important decision related to your health. After all, an enormous amount of trust is placed in this individual to be the guardian of your dental health. In addition to the aptitude to properly diagnose and make treatment recommendations, this professional needs to be able to perform [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, cosmetic dentist on Mar 29th, 2010
We have all heard the expression that “we can’t fool mother nature”. Does that apply to dentistry and what about porcelain veneers? Don’t they just make teeth look better? How can they improve the health of my mouth?
Making changes to your smile without considering the impact it has on the health and durability of those [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, cosmetic dentist on Jan 12th, 2010
In December 2009, Dr. Finlay represented the Dawson Academy in the United Kingdom when he was invited to present a 3-day hands on program in dental esthetics to a group of dentists from the UK and Europe. This is the same lecture the Dr. Finlay presents 3 times a year at the Dawson Center in [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, Oral Piercings on Aug 17th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, Grinding of Teeth, clenching teeth on Jul 13th, 2009
There are 2 primary causes of all dental deterioration: bacteria and force. Bacteria cause all those issues that we have traditionally dealt with in the past which include decay, infections and periodontal disease. Force however, is often an under diagnosed reason for dental destruction. Force cannot only cause the physical breakdown of the surfaces of [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis, Grinding of Teeth on Jun 11th, 2009
The challenges and stresses of today may have all of us gritting our teeth. The ups and downs of the economy and the persistence fluctuations in our personal lives make us realize that nothing is routine any more. For many, the impact is evident in our mouths. Although teeth are designed to contact, in most [...]
Posted in Annapolis Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry Annapolis on Feb 9th, 2009
Local Dentist, Scott Finlay DDS, FAGD, AAACD, Volunteers in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back A Smile Program to Help Domestic Violence Survivors
Annapolis, Maryland – Local American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) accredited member cosmetic dentist, Dr. Scott Finlay is a volunteer for the AACD Charitable Foundation’s Give Back A Smile [...]