Dolfield Dental of Owings Mills Blog

As a kid, loose teeth are a fun, exciting part of growing. However, once you’re an adult, realizing you have a loose tooth can be surprising and stressful. Whether it’s injury from physical trauma, or oral health issues that have developed over time, experiencing a loose tooth is quite possible as an adult. That’s why it’s important to ensure you know exactly what to do if this problem occurs. Read on to learn your next steps after a loose tooth.

Are you constantly awakened by your partner’s snoring? If so, now is the perfect time to do something about it! Instead of your normal Valentine’s Day presents like chocolate, flowers, jewelry, or watches, you can get them a gift that keeps on giving: sleep apnea therapy. Read on to learn more about sleep apnea and how treatment from an expert sleep dentist will make this Valentine’s Day the best one yet.

Sleep apnea is a condition that keeps waking you up during the night. Thus, taking sleeping pills to help you fall asleep and stay asleep should help you overcome this disorder, right? Unfortunately, this probably isn’t the sleep solution you’re looking for. In fact, sleeping pills are more likely to make your sleep apnea even worse than before; read on to learn how.

The new year is here, which means you’re probably working on a goal you set for 2021. New year’s resolutions are often lofty or hard to meet. However, there is something you’re probably forgetting about: your oral health. This year could and should be the year that you decide to enhance your smile. Read on to learn some of the most effective ways you can improve the health of your pearly whites!

When your dentist suggests dental implants to replace missing teeth, chances are they’ll go into great detail about all of the practical benefits they offer, such as enhanced chewing strength and a life expectancy that spans decades. However, you’re likely to also be concerned about how your new smile will look once the implants are in place and fully restored. In this post, you’ll find out more about the cosmetic benefits of dental implants and the various aesthetic considerations that go into using them to rebuild your grin.

Is your family looking forward to Halloween? This spooky season is filled with fun activities, scary movies, and mountains of candy. Unfortunately, all the sweets can easily leave you and your loved ones with a mouth full of cavities before the year is over. Thankfully, a few simple precautions can go a long way to keep your smile safe while indulging in your favorite fall treats! Use these five Halloween candy tips to keep your family’s pearly whites happy and healthy all season long.

Another sleepless night means another morning pouring your second cup of coffee before heading off to work. When you pull onto the freeway, you can feel your eyelids get heavier as you desperately sip your beverage to try and wake up. But the attempt is futile as you drift off only to be jolted awake by a horn blaring next to you. You quickly veer back into your lane, turn the music up, and pray it won’t happen again.

Unfortunately, situations like this happen all too often. In fact, 168 million Americans said they have driven while feeling sleepy and 103 million have actually fallen asleep at the wheel this year alone! Read on for the dangers of drowsy driving, seven common signs of sleep apnea, and how your dentist can help.

Did you know that dental implants have a whopping 95% success rate? With over 3 million patients worldwide and an additional 500,000 dental implants placed each year, this leading restorative procedure grew by over 6% between 2019 and 2020 alone. However, despite its popularity, there is still a lot of misinformation out there about them that holds patients back from opting for this treatment. Therefore, an implant dentist is debunking four common myths!

Are you ready for some alarming statistics? Over 36 million U.S. adults do not have any teeth and a whopping 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth! For patients who fall into the above statistics, dental implants can be a life-altering experience. Not only can this popular restorative procedure fix unsightly gaps in your smile, but it can also restore your bite force and correct imperfections in your speech stemming from one or more missing teeth. To reap the amazing benefits of this treatment option, it is of the utmost importance that your dentist determines that you are a good candidate. Read on for the five traits that help ensure the implant surgery is a success!

By now, you’ve probably heard about DIY braces. Over the past few months, this trend of using household items to straighten your teeth has exploded on social media. In fact, micro and macro-influencers alike are using paper clips and rubber bands to achieve a “picture perfect” smile overnight and at a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, the dangerous consequences of this fad are not getting the same publicity. Therefore, a dentist is sharing four reasons you should leave braces to the professionals.