Dental crowns, also known as dental caps, are used to restore damaged teeth to a healthy level of functioning by protecting them from further harm. Crowns are able to protect a cracked or extremely decayed tooth. They can serve to restore a tooth’s strength, size, shape, and overall appearance. Dental crowns differ from veneers in [...]
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An impressive group of well trained restorative dentists as well a several specialists and dental consultant attended the program. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Raj Upadya (&Lydia!) and Dr. Sunita Merriman, who are the facilitators for this excellent interdisciplinary group in Northern New Jersey. Kavita, You certainly speak for us all about [...]
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“Everything went very well. Everyone was very professional and friendly.” Maria Kousteins “Candy is phenomenal and yes, I have referred friends and coworkers to your office. The staff up front is always great as well.” Jason Keefer “Candy did a nice job.” Joel Muse “You”re our family dentist; it’s always been great every time we [...]
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What’s Up Annapolis Magazine polled over 300 dentists in the Greater Annapolis area and asked them one simple question: “If you or a loved one needed the services of a dentist, who would you recommend?” Dr. Finlay has perennially received the designation as the Top Dentist and has once again received the highest number of [...]
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Dental soft tissue lasers, or diode lasers provide a precise and effect way to perform dental procedures that require the management of contouring the soft tissue or gums. Procedures can be performed without the use of sutures and healing times are often greatly improved. In some applications, this can even be accomplished without the need [...]
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What’s Up Magazine October 2010 Selecting a dentist that is right for you is a personal decision. You should do your homework, use the Internet and research your options. Some people may even want to contact the appropriate licensing boards and check credentials. To further aid in your decision making, What’s Up Annapolis Magazine has [...]
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Cindy Filanowski Dental insurance and understanding the benefits that are available can be a very frustrating experience. What is covered and what is not covered is often dictated by how contracts are written. Understanding these agreements can be confusing. What is an annual maximum and how is it calculated? What are “usual, customary and reasonable” [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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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