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Floss Before or After Brushing? Here’s the Answer!

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

November 22, 2021

Should I use dental floss before I brush my teeth? Or, is it better to floss after I brush my teeth? The answers to those questions have raged among…

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Salt Water Can Benefit Your Oral Health

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

October 25, 2021

Salt has many uses. It adds flavor to food, removes stains from clothing and can help scrub rust from metal. But did you know that this mineral also…

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Dazzle the World with Your Bright Smile

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

September 29, 2021

One of TV and movie actors’ most noticeable attributes is their dazzling smiles. Your smile can go from ordinary to extraordinary by letting…

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What Are Mouth Sores, and Why Do They Happen?

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

August 24, 2021

Your mouth is a complicated ecosystem of components that work together to allow you to speak, chew, swallow and a host of other important functions. …

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Dry Mouth: More Than Just a Case of Nerves? Ask Your Dentist

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

July 26, 2021

Dry mouth may be most commonly associated with feelings of anxiety, but it can also be a symptom of other health issues. The inadequate production of…

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Cavities Need to be Treated ASAP

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

June 21, 2021

Most people have the privilege of being able to drink and eat whatever they want and whenever they want. It’s a luxury we take for granted…

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Your Favorite Foods Bring a Smile to Your Face, but are They Good for Your Teeth?

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

May 25, 2021

The pleasure we get from eating the foods we love can make us smile. But what about the effects those foods are having on our teeth and gums? The…

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Fluoride Treatments

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

April 26, 2021

There’s cavity-fighting fluoride in our water, our toothpaste and our mouthwash, so why is your dentist recommending applying fluoride directly…

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5 Things You Need to Know About Dentures

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

March 24, 2021

Adults have a total of 32 teeth in their mouths. Keeping them at 32 throughout the years can be a challenge for some as old age, dental disease or…

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Professional Teeth Cleanings for a Bright, Healthy Smile

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

February 24, 2021

Tooth decay. In the dental world, it’s public enemy #1 — a condition that affects both children and adults, and one that requires…

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Oral Care Habits Change as You Age

By Southern Maryland Family Dental Associates

January 21, 2021

The mouth you have today is not the one you had long ago.   Your teeth’s nerves have become smaller, so that they are less sensitive when…

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