Archive for February, 2013
Healthy Oral Health Habits Start Early
When a child’s baby teeth first appear at six months of age or so, these teeth are at risk for decay. Most decay in infants and toddlers is caused by what is known as “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay,” and usually occurs in the upper front teeth, although other teeth can be affected, as well. Tooth […]
Moderate Gum Disease Can Lead to Serious Consequences
Biomed scientists in San Antonio, Texas, conducted a study in which an animal model with moderate gum disease was exposed to an AIDS-like virus to discover whether or not inflammation of the mouth would increase the animal’s susceptibility to become infected with the virus. In the study, scientists had two groups of animals, with one […]
What is a Dental Dam?
While sitting in the dental chair waiting for your dentist to perform a procedure, the dental assistant mentions she forgot the dental dam needed for the procedure. “A dental dam,” you say to yourself. “What can that be?” A dental dam, or rubber dam as it is also known, is nothing more than a rectangular […]
Tooth Sensitivity: What Are the Causes
Often times when we eat or drink something hot or cold or acidic, our tooth hurts. Why does this happen? When our teeth and gums are healthy, the dentin of the tooth – the layer surrounding the nerve – is covered and protected by the enamel, as well as surrounded by the gums. Unfortunately, as […]
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.