Archive for March, 2012
Number of Toddlers Sedated for Dental Procedures Increasing
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 44 percent of 5-year-olds have cavities. This study showed the first increase in 40 years in the number of preschoolers with cavities. Dentists nationwide say they are seeing more preschoolers with 6 to 10 cavities or more, and this trend is across all […]
Zoom! Whitening For A Whiter, Brighter Smile
What color are your teeth? If you ask a child, the automatic answer is “white.” Ask an adult, you may get a different answer. Sure, most of us would like to have a dazzling, white smile. Maybe you tried the strips, but found them to be too much of a hassle. Perhaps you are using […]
Have You Let Things Go TOO Long?
Many young people, while still under the care of their parents, visit the dentist regularly. Once we reach adulthood, and dental checkups become our own responsibility, these appointments will sometimes be put off, perhaps due to a busy schedule or lack of dental insurance. Whatever the reason, you may find yourself with dental issues, and […]
The Worst Foods for Your Teeth
According to Men’s Health Magazine, the average American eats 140 pounds of sugar in a year. 140 pounds! We all know that much sugar isn’t healthy for our bodies, and it certainly isn’t good for our teeth either. But sugar isn’t the only thing you have to watch when it comes to oral health. Read […]
General Dental
The heart of our practice is the many families who come to our office from the Odenton area, from as far as Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and beyond. We welcome patients of all ages. Dr. Mark Gasbara is a proud father of five children himself. Dental care is most effective when it begins in childhood. Children who learn good dental hygiene at an early age tend to be encouraged to maintain good dental habits and are more likely to carry those healthy habits into adulthood. Dental care is most effective when it begins in childhood.