Archive for the ‘ Dental Innovations ’ Category
Helping Kids Enjoy Dentist Trips
It comes as no surprise that many people feel apprehension when visiting the dentist. As important and necessary as regular dental checkups are, many people still feel a sense of unease. This effect is no more pronounced than it is in children. This does not have to be the case though. There are some very […]
The Reasons for Tooth Discoloration
The enamel – the visible, outer coating of the teeth – is a very hard, durable substance designed to withstand the rigors of biting and chewing. Why does the enamel of one individual’s teeth appear to be white while the enamel of another’s teeth look yellow or gray? There are many reasons why people have […]
Dental Implant Migration Problems
Many Americans suffer from tooth loss due to tooth decay, gum disease or trauma to the tooth or jaw. One of the most popular replacements for a missing tooth in recent times is a dental implant. An implant, which is basically an artificial tooth root, provides a strong foundation for either permanent or removable replacement […]
New Surface Material Looks Promising for Dental Implants
A new dental implant surface shows great promise in reducing two of the main issues that plague implants – infection and separation from the bone. Although most dental implants are successful, there is a small percentage that do fail due to infection or bone separation and a Michigan Technological University scientist is working to lower […]
New Research Could Bring Toothache Relief to Millions
New research by University of London could bring relief to millions of adults across the world. This research has won the team headed by Professor Robert Hill the materials science Venture Prize. Professor Hill and his research team have developed new degradable particles designed to enter the holes in teeth and physically block and repair […]
Air Abrasion: Dental Care Without the Drill
When there is decay in a tooth – a cavity – your dentist will need to remove that decay before applying a filling to the tooth. In the past, the most common method of removing this decay was with a dental drill. However, with recent innovations in the field of dentistry, new methods of removing […]
The Use of Lasers in Dentistry
The ADA, the American Dental Association, has yet to give its approval to the use of lasers in dentistry even though the FDA has and lasers have been used since 1994 to treat various dental problems. Although the ADA has not given its seal of approval, the agency does state that it is “cautiously optimistic […]
Mercury Treaty Offers Dental Amalgam Options
The use of dental amalgams as a filling material has been controversial because of the mercury content in the amalgam. Research has shown these fillings do leach mercury into the mouth, but studies vary not only in the amount leached, but whether or not the amount leached presents any dangerous health risks, as well. Most […]
A Hearing Aid For Your Teeth
Have you heard of this? Sonitus Medical has developed a non-surgical and removable hearing aid that is worn inside the mouth. The product is called SoundBite Hearing System, and it works by using a natural principle known as bone conduction. Bone conduction is the transmission of imperceptible sound vibrations through your bones to your inner […]
Not Great Grandma’s Days in the Dentist’s Chair
Have you ever taken a look at what dentistry used to look like? Have you ever inquired of an elderly person what they thought of the dentist when they were kids? Ever delved into your ancestry to find photos of a hundred years ago where no one is smiling and asked an elderly person why […]
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.