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Which whitening is right for you?
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
Many of our patients at Asghar Kazemifar, D.D.S., P.C. have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you
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Is periodontal disease contagious?
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Millions of people, around Rockville, Maryland and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
At Asghar Kazemifar, D.D.S., P.C., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent.
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Are you a tooth grinder?
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your
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Stress and Your Oral Health
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in
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Team Dark Chocolate
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and
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Dental Insurance Benefits
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Anonymous
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Dental insurance can be a great addition to your health care plan, but the way benefits are calculated can also make it a confusing one. If you have dental insurance,
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
At Asghar Kazemifar, D.D.S., P.C., we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that
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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities:
It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How?
Because
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Sleep Apnea: How we can help
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
At Asghar Kazemifar, D.D.S., P.C., we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle accidents,
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When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
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Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from
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Are you at risk for tooth erosion?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Many people consume carbonated or sugary drinks and acidic foods every day but have no idea those beverages may be harming their teeth, making them vulnerable to tooth erosion. The
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