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Easing Your Allergies with Latex-Free Dentistry
Imagine this scenario: you go to the dentist to have a cavity filled, and an hour after the procedure you have a runny nose, scratchy throat, and your arms are breaking out in blotchy, red hives. In other words, you’re in worse shape after the…
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Help Raise Up To $40,000 for the ADA Foundation’s “Give Kids A Smile Program”!
June is Oral Health Month. You can help the American Dental Association Foundation increase its efforts to teach under-served children good oral care habits. How can you help? Be a role model! Help us in raising awareness of the issue by…
Read MoreHow does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond these…
Read MoreHow Computers Help Dental Implants Look Natural
Never before have dental implants looked as natural and aesthetically pleasing as they do today. With the help of computer-aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Dr. Kevin Granger and our team are able to create implants with…
Read MoreGetting Ready for Summer Sports
With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Christopher Doerrer, DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients are probably already ready to hit the field for some summer fun, we thought we…
Read MoreHeart Disease and Oral Health
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have published studies that link the bacteria…
Read MoreThe Secret to Fresh Breath
Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, but how do you know if you have it? There is actually a simple test you can do…
Read MoreIt’s Proven! Electric ToothBrushes Clean Best
Studies show electric brushes control plaque more effectively and fight gum disease better than manual toothbrushes. Effective and Efficient. When placed at the optimum 45-degree angle the electric brush makes tooth brushing easier and more…
Read MoreHelp! My gums hurt when I floss!
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums do indeed hurt when you floss, and unbearably…
Read MoreMore Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®
These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our Mitchellville, MD office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically…
Read MoreApril is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Join the Oral Cancer Foundation in its effort to end Oral Cancer. Roughly 50,000 people per year are diagnosed with Oral Cancer. Young people are the fastest growing segment due to their connection with the HPV virus. Signs of Oral Cancer can…
Read MoreHealthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Watch this video for information about how having a healthy mouth can help you to have a healthy body.
Read MoreDental Veneers for a Smile Makeover
Cosmetic dentistry is becoming far more popular, and one of the most commonly used dental procedures in a smile makeover is dental veneers. Veneers are made from extremely thin slips of porcelain, custom made to fit over the front, and possibly the…
Read MoreRecent Training and New Treatment
Dr. Granger has been keeping up-to-date on the latest concept for treating periodontal disease. Dr. Granger attended a rigorous two-day course in advanced cardiac life support.
Read MoreLink Found Between Pancreatic Cancer and Periodontal Disease
In a study, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that periodontal disease was associated with an increased risk of cancer of the pancreas. The study appears in the January 17, 2007…
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Dr. Granger Introduces Bose 15 Noise Cancelling Headphones
As a part of our ongoing commitment to improve service and patient comfort in our practice we have introduced the Bose QuietComfort® 15 Noise Cancelling Headphones. These headphones will drown out the noise of our dental implements removing the…
Read MoreDiabetes and Your Dental Health
Diabetes patients need to pay particular attention to their Dental hygiene because they have an increased risk of dental problems due to poorly controlled blood sugars. Oral health problems occur at a much more frequent rate for people with…
Read MoreChoosing Dr. Granger as Your Cosmetic Dentist with a Quality Education and Continued Training
Cosmetic Dentist Choice Deciding on a cosmetic dentist is an important choice as you will want this to be a lasting relationship that involves a genuine partnership between the caregiver and paitent. Choosing a cosmetic dentist, such as…
Read MoreDr. Granger offers Teeth in a Day service with no fee CT scans.
Dr. Granger offers no fee CT scans with Dental Implant Procedures for his Teeth in a Day service. Once the CT is done and all diagnostics including molds and lab work are done, Dr. Granger does the surgery in a virtual environment. Doing this…
Read MoreAll-on-4 Dental Implant Procedures
The dental implant procedure, All-on-4, was developed during the late 1990's. It was created in order to be more efficient in the use of implants in both the upper and lower jaws. All-on 4 is a very effective treatment for upper arch…
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