Tag Archives: Teeth

What’s up with Composites?

Thanks to advances in modern dental materials and techniques, dentists have more ways to create pleasing, natural-looking smiles. Dental researchers are continuing their often decades-long work developing materials, such as ceramics and polymer compounds that look more like natural teeth. … Continue reading

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A little overweight? Chew on this…

Can putting something in your mouth cause you to actually eat less?  Yes, in fact!   Several years ago a new appliance was released to the market that  looks like an orthodontic retainer and is designed to modify people’s eating habits by reducing … Continue reading

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What do my sensitive teeth mean?

Are Your Teeth Sensitive? Is a taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have a common problem called “sensitive … Continue reading

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Cancer Care

In addition to the meticulous cleaning, polishing, and examination of your teeth, Georgetown Smile also takes the time to help our patients develop proper oral hygiene habits at home. Continue reading

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Let us give you your brightest smile!

Georgetown Smile in Washington, DC offers many terrific options to brighten your smile. Ask Georgetown mile to help you select your best whitening option!

GEORGETOWN SMILE
4400 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-0003S Continue reading

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Mouth Power

http://www.mouthpower.org/ – Online game to learn why it is important to take care of mouth and teeth. [English and Spanish]

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Beautiful Smile Noticed First

At Georgetown Smile in Washington, DC we are dedicated to giving people beautiful and handsome smiles that are durable as well as attractive. Dr A.J. Peretz and Dr. Lisa A. Marvil provide the highest quality general and cosmetic dental services in the Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA, Roslyn, VA, Alexandria, VA, Rockville, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, Silver Springs, MD, Falls Church, VA, Clarendon, VA, and Fairfax, Virginia areas. Continue reading

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Fun, Education, And Exploration — A Visit To The National Museum Of Dentistry

If you would like to get your children more interested in their oral health or if you just want to do something different for an afternoon, take a trip to theNational Museum of Dentistry. Once you see what they have … Continue reading

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What Kind of Toothbrush Should You Use?

Powered or Manual Toothbrushes? The first toothbrush decision is whether to use an electric or a manual toothbrush. There isn’t a firm consensus that one is better than the other – in most cases it boils down to a matter … Continue reading

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Parts of the Teeth

Your teeth may look simple enough from the the outside, but like many things in nature, teeth are deceptively complex. The crown of your tooth is the portion of a tooth that rests above the gum line — the part we … Continue reading

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