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 can [...]
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Candy Wiggans RDH
1. Increases salivary flow. Chewing promotes the flow of saliva. Saliva has enzymes that digest carbohydrates, it has antibodies that fight decay causing bacteria, contains buffers that neutralize the acids that eat at your teeth and it contains minerals that help rebuild parts of your teeth that have been attacked by decay acid. [...]
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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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Spring 2010 – Baltimore Magazine recognizes Dr. Finlay as a Top Dentist in the Greater Baltimore area. Over 2000 dentists in Baltimore and the five surrounding counties were polled over the course of a month. An amazing 75% response rate was recorded for the survey. The results were then monitor by professional advisors to validate [...]
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Dental phobia, or fear of the dentist, is not uncommon. In fact, many people avoid dental treatments altogether, as the stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. As a result, the teeth are neglected and many treatments may be necessary to obtain optimal oral health. With sedation dentistry, offered at our Maryland area practice, you can [...]
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American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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Scott Finlay, DDS of Arnold, Maryland Elected to the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry
May 28, 2010 – Scott Finlay, DDS of Arnold, Maryland has been elected to the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, the credentialing authority of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Finlay was elected to the American [...]
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Inside Dentistry
Scott Finlay, DDS
Clinicians have better choices to conserve valuable tooth structure.
Direct resin restorations are often the ultimate challenge for the restorative dentist as a clinician and artisan. The culminating re sult measures the dentist’s abilities in patient management, smile design, and the understanding of the mechanical and physical properties of dental resins. Chairside, the [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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It is with tremendous excitement and pride that we announce that the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has awarded Dr. Finlay the status of Fellow. The AACD is the largest and oldest dental esthetic academy in the world. The credentialing process has become recognized as the gold standard in cosmetic dentistry, providing a measurement [...]
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