If you want to have a healthy, beautiful smile it’s important to start practicing good oral health care as early as possible. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s essential that you not only visit your dentist in Owings Mills routinely but if necessary, a...
There’s no shame in wanting a picture-perfect smile to boost your self-image! Plus, you’re not alone – according to a 2015 healthcare study, more than one-third of their participants admitted to feeling embarrassed about their teeth. At least 42% expressed interest in...
February is American Health Month, which strives to raise awareness about heart health in an effort to prevent heart disease. Did you know? Heart disease is almost twice as likely to occur in people who have gum disease. The human body is a complex network of...
Many patients come to our practice complaining that they clench or grind their teeth. This is what we call bruxism. We often notice the results of grinding: chipping and wearing on the edges of the front teeth and also on the biting surfaces of the back teeth. At...
“Do I need to have those gooey impressions in my mouth?” Many people come to Crossroads Dental Arts seeking the best cosmetic and general dentistry available – such as veneers, crowns, bridges, Invisalign, implants, and night guards – but wince at the thought of the...
“Do I have gingivitis?” We frequently field this question from patients who have noticed that something is not quite right with their gums. Gingivitis, also known as periodontal disease, is gum inflammation and the early or beginning stage of gum disease. When not...
