Archive for September, 2013
Orthodontics for Adults
In recent years, it is becoming more and more common for adults to have orthodontic treatment to correct crooked or crowded teeth and to improve or correct jaw and bite problems, too. There are several reasons why more adults are opting for this treatment. One reason for the increase in adults opting for orthodontic treatment […]
Take Two Minutes to Brush
The American Dental Association (ADA) has launched an ad campaign aimed at improving children’s oral health. The campaign, which launched on August 14, is called “Kid’s Healthy Mouths”. The ADA and thirty-five other groups in the dental community formed the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives, and partnered with the Ad Council to produce the […]
Mouth Healthy: ADA’s Online Dental Guide
A great source of oral health information for both dentists and their patients is the American Dental Association’s online site, MouthHealthy.org. With so many people relying on websites for health information, it’s great to be able to search a site that provides actual facts, not myths, that pertain to oral health. MouthHealthy.org is designed to […]
Affordable Care Act and Dental Coverage
A very controversial subject these days is the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a comprehensive health reform act that was signed into law by President Obama in March, 2010. The goal of ACA is to make preventative health care more affordable and accessible for all Americans. ACA enrollment will begin on October 1, 2013, for coverage […]
Expectant Mother’s Periodontal Health Vital to Health of Unborn Child
It is common knowledge that a pregnant woman needs to lead a healthy lifestyle to ensure the health of her unborn child. New research has indicated that a pregnant woman also needs to maintain periodontal health to ensure the health of her baby as well. The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the European Federation […]
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.