Douglas C Norman DDS

We’re committed to helping you keep your teeth shiny and white. While it’s always your choice what to drink, we can provide you with suggestions for maintaining the new appearance of your teeth after treatment.

To help keep your breath fresh between meals and before you are able to brush, floss, and rinse; rinse your mouth with water after eating; eat healthy foods; and snack on food that will loosen debris as you chew, such as celery, carrots, or apples.

Baltimore College of Dental Surgery was opened in 1840 in Maryland. It was the first dental college.

Although enamel loss is irreversible, there are ways in which to prevent loss of enamel. Limit soda intake and avoid acidic beverages. When drinking acidic drinks, be sure to use a straw to reduce tooth exposure to the acids that adversely impact tooth structure, which can lead to problems, such as cavities.

Cosmetic procedures such as teeth straightening, filling restoration and whitening have soared in popularity over the past decade. Having straight, white teeth can be a real confidence booster. Ask your dentist if he or she may be able to help you improve your smile.

A healthy diet can go a long way toward achieving and maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Eat healthy, nutritious whole foods, limit unhealthy and in-between snacks, and limit or eliminate sugar. Also, sodadiet and regularshould be avoided and replaced with water.

A great smile can give you not only confidence, but perhaps a boost in life! A recent study showed that those who smiled in their yearbook photos were more likely to have successful careers and marriages than their straight-faced classmates.

Do you brush your tongue? One major cause of bad breath is bacteria buildup on the tongue. Removing plaque with a tongue scraper or even simply just brushing it with your toothbrush will help fight bad breath. Do this daily for maximum care.

A common question about teeth whitening is if it will have any effect on existing crowns, bridges, veneers, or any other dental work. Tooth whitening only works on your natural teeth and does not have any harmful effects on these items. However, you will notice a difference in color between your natural teeth and the crowns/veneers.

People have been cleaning teeth since ancient times. In 3000 B.C., people did not brush their teeth with a brush, but instead used chew sticks to clean their teeth. Chew sticks were twigs that someone would chew to scrap off the particles on the teeth.