Bethesda MD Dental Plaque Dentist.

Bethesda, MD Edward T Dougherty Jr DDS Cosmetic Dentist

BETHESDA SEDATION DENTISTRY
Blending Advanced Technology with Pain Free Care

10401 Old Georgetown Road Suite 200 = Bethesda = MD 20814 = (301) 530-2434

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Some Dental Problems Are Easy To See - Plaque!

One of the easiest problems to spot is a build-up of plaque. Plaque is the soft, sticky layer of bacteria, which is constantly forming on the teeth. Usually it is invisible to the naked eye, but when a person is not brushing adequately, it can build up to where it appears to be a thick whitish coating on the teeth at the gum line. If not removed, it can lead to gum disease.

Another potential problem, which is easy to spot, is missing teeth. Many patients assume that if they are still able to eat, they are O.K. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Very often, when one tooth is lost it can lead to a shifting of teeth, causing a change in the bite. It also forces the remaining teeth to carry an additional load, sometimes past their ability to adapt. In most cases, when even one tooth is lost, the remaining teeth suffer and are more likely to be lost as well.

We specialize in the treatment of problems such as these. Call our office for the care you need.

Dental Plaque
In Bethesda Maryland and the surrounding
Montgomery County - Rockville - Chevy Chase - Potomac MD areas.