Archive for the ‘ Cosmetic Dentistry ’ Category
Teeth Whitening
A popular dental treatment for those with discolored teeth is tooth whitening, which is also known as tooth bleaching. Although this dental treatment has become extremely popular in the past twenty years, tooth bleaching has actually been around since the 1800’s. The development of home applied tooth whitening treatments in the late 1980’s significantly changed […]
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 […]
Dental Grills and Oral Health
A recent trend in dental wear that has been popularized by celebrities, especially rap musicians, is a dental grill. Dental grills, also know as grillz, are decorative covers that snap over one or more teeth. A grill can be made of inexpensive metals and run as little as $20, or be made of expensive materials […]
Malocclusion
In a dental context, occlusion refers to the relationship between the upper, maxillary, and lower, mandibular, teeth as they approach each other, both during rest and chewing. Malocclusion is the misalignment of both the teeth and the jaws, and can cause a number of dental problems as well as health problems. The misalignment of the […]
Single-Tooth Implants
When an individual has lost a tooth due to decay or trauma, there are several procedures to fill in the space created by the missing tooth. One way to do so is a procedure known as a single-tooth implant. There can be complications from an implant. Though rare, an implant can fail if infection develops. […]
A Beautiful Smile the Lumineer Way
Many individuals with stained, discolored, crooked, chipped or cracked teeth, are self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth and either refrain from smiling or attempt to hide their smiles. Is there is a way for these individuals to quickly and painlessly transform their smile into the beautiful smile they have always wanted? Yes there is, […]
Computer Imaging for Dental Crowns
Before you spend money on restorative and cosmetic procedures such as dental crowns, wouldn’t it be great if you could actually see how you will look once the work is completed? With modern technology, you actually can! Many cosmetic dentists today offer a new technology called computer imaging, which allows them to create before and […]
Are Lumineers Right for Me?
If your teeth are stained, discolored, crooked, or inconsistently spaced, you may feel self conscious about your smile. If your feelings about your teeth prevent you from smiling and laughing freely, you may want to consider Lumineers dental veneers. Unlike traditional veneers, which require teeth to be severely and irreversibly shaved away with a drill […]
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.