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6 Ways to Make Your Teeth Stronger!

6 Ways to Make Your Teeth Stronger!

by Dr. Richard Lee | Jul 19, 2023 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

Weaker teeth aren’t just about a less-than-perfect smile. They can put your whole health on the line, causing discomfort, making eating tricky, and even leading to serious infections! Fortunately, you’ve got the power to turn things around! By adopting a...
Why are My Teeth Breaking All of a Sudden?

Why are My Teeth Breaking All of a Sudden?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Jun 19, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, Popular Posts, tooth sensitivity

Once upon a time, Maria’s dazzling smile could light up any room — until one fateful day, when she found herself in a battle of tooth versus crouton. The crouton emerged victorious, leaving Maria with two broken teeth and a quest to recover her perfect smile....
What Health Issues Does an Abscessed Tooth Cause?

What Health Issues Does an Abscessed Tooth Cause?

by Dr. Richard Lee | May 25, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Have you been experiencing pain and sensitivity symptoms that don’t go away with pain relief medication? Have you noticed a pocket of pus growing around your painful tooth? You cannot put treatment on hold any longer, as you might be one of the 200,000 Americans...
Gum Recession From Braces: Is It Possible?

Gum Recession From Braces: Is It Possible?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Aug 18, 2022 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Gum recession is a common side effect of braces that occurs when the braces pressure the gum tissue or when the teeth are forced into new positions. In most cases, gum recession will disappear once the braces are removed. However, it may persist even after treatment...
Dry Socket: What is It, and What are the Dry Socket Symptoms?

Dry Socket: What is It, and What are the Dry Socket Symptoms?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Aug 11, 2022 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

If you have ever had a tooth removed or survived the removal of your wisdom teeth, then you have probably been warned about dry sockets. You hear horror stories of your neighbor getting dry sockets after having his wisdom teeth removed, and you quiver at the thought...
How We Address Hyperdontia at Patuxent Orthodontics!

How We Address Hyperdontia at Patuxent Orthodontics!

by Dr. Richard Lee | Jun 23, 2022 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

Back in our childhood, we each had a set of 20 teeth. The permanent teeth we acquire as adults replace our baby teeth. But it is possible, in rare cases, to acquire more than 32 teeth. The extra teeth present in the mouth are referred to as hyperdontia or...
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