La Plata Dental Blog

If we asked you to think of a few things that would be more fun than having your teeth examined, it probably wouldn’t take you more than a couple of seconds to think of some — but the truth is, these visits are vitally important for your oral and overall health. Unfortunately, many people skip out on their routine dental care because of one reason: they are afraid of the dentist. Is that you? If so, keep reading. Your sedation dentist in La Plata wrote this blog post for you.

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Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That’s why we’re so pleased to see some NFL QB’s setting great examples of… wait for it… excellent oral hygiene.

First, at the 2016 season opener against the Broncos, Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers was spotted on the bench; in his hands was a strand of dental floss. In between plays, the 2105 MVP was observed giving his hard-to-reach tooth surfaces a good cleaning with the floss.
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Congratulations—you’re engaged! It’s a stupendous (and hectic) time in your life as you plan your upcoming wedding.

You want to look your best for the big day—which means you may be dieting, exercising or making changes to your hairstyle and makeup. Be sure, though, to consider another important part of your appearance—your teeth and gums. Here are a few options that could help your wedding day smile shine even more.
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Sedation dentistry could be exactly what you need to make your next dental procedure stress-free.sedation dentistry

We know that there are a lot of people out there who aren’t getting the dental care they need to maintain healthy smiles and it has to do with their fear of the dentist. Our La Plata, MD, family dentists Dr. Mark Hochman and Dr. Andrew Betaharon understand that some people’s dentist-related anxieties are all too real and can be overwhelming. We want everyone to get the proper dental treatments they need to maintain good oral health, which is why we are pleased to offer sedation dentistry.
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Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth.

Gum disease is a bacterial infection that originates from a thin film of food particles on tooth surfaces called plaque. If you’re not diligent about removing plaque through daily brushing and flossing, it can become a feeding ground for certain strains of bacteria that trigger gum infections. Left untreated, the disease can advance deeply into the teeth’s supporting structures.
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