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  • Doctor Writing a Prescription

    All About Antibiotics

    Patient Education

All About Antibiotics

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-10T17:33:42-05:00May 17th, 2022|Patient Education|

Because we're concerned about more than your teeth… If you're a woman taking oral contraceptives, it's understandable that you might not wish to mention this prior to a dental procedure. But it's truly important that we know, and here's why: [...]

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  • Man with Heartburn

    When Heartburn Comes with the Check

    Patient Education

When Heartburn Comes with the Check

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-10T17:32:21-05:00May 10th, 2022|Patient Education|

It might be a big Italian meal—meatballs, lasagna, red wine—or a serious encounter with stuffed jalapenos. Whatever your preference, if you suffer heartburn, you're going to pay for it. Every month, 40% of the population suffer heartburn. An unlucky 10% [...]

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  • Man Reviewing Dental X-Rays

    Is Your Mouth Older Than…

    Restorative Dentistry

Is Your Mouth Older Than…

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-10T17:30:17-05:00May 3rd, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|

A mouth at age 50 enters a whole new world marked by a set of problems you never dreamed of when your mouth was filled with bubble gum and the latest slang. Celebrate Great Taste! Expect taste buds to fade [...]

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  • Little Baby Sucking their Thumb

    Thumb Sucking: A Most Common Habit

    Children's Dentistry

Thumb Sucking: A Most Common Habit

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-10T17:28:28-05:00April 26th, 2022|Children's Dentistry|

What's the most common thing nearly half of American toddlers do when they're tired, relaxing, sleeping or being scolded? They suck their thumbs! Thumb-sucking is the earliest and most common habit among children. It's nothing for parents to worry about—unless [...]

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  • Alcohol and Cigarettes

    Update on Oral Cancer

    Patient Education

Update on Oral Cancer

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-10T17:26:34-05:00April 19th, 2022|Patient Education|

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world, and strikes over 43,000 people each year in America. Over the past 30 years, survival rates have only increased from 45 percent to 54 percent, with survival rates lower [...]

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  • Woman with a Toothache

    Listen to Your Teeth

    Restorative Dentistry

Listen to Your Teeth

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-10T17:24:39-05:00April 12th, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|

An aching tooth's a warning. Often it's a cavity, but not always. Other Toothache Causes... After a filling, a tooth can sometimes be a bit sensitive. It's a normal reaction that should soon correct it-self. In the morning, an aching [...]

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  • Filling a Glass with Water

    MMMMMM! It’s Mouth-Watering

    Restorative Dentistry

MMMMMM! It’s Mouth-Watering

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-10T17:23:27-05:00April 5th, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|

You stand to speak to a crowd of thousands–and your mouth is desert-dry. That's normal. But under less stressful circumstances, a dry mouth is not normal. In fact, it's cause for concern. Saliva has a critical role in the health [...]

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  • Multiple Choice Questions

    Check Your Dental I.Q.

    Patient Education

Check Your Dental I.Q.

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-03T15:59:36-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Patient Education|

Read each question and choose the best answer. Scoring below. 1. The best toothbrush bristle is: (a) Medium (b) Hard (c) soft (d) electric 2. Teeth grinding and gnashing (bruxism) can lead to: (a) a pain in the neck (b) [...]

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  • Smiling Couple with Toothbrushes

    More Power to You!

    Patient Education

More Power to You!

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-03T15:57:14-05:00March 15th, 2022|Patient Education|

Have you ever heard the old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?" You probably have, and the reason is because it's true. When it comes to deciding on dental care, however, it can sometimes be [...]

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  • Tooth Anatomy

    Your Teeth and How to Keep Them

    Preventative Dentistry

Your Teeth and How to Keep Them

West Annapolis Family Dentistry2022-01-03T15:55:55-05:00March 8th, 2022|Preventative Dentistry|

By studying the anatomy of a tooth and learning about the functions of the many structures, we can better understand the basics of maintaining good oral health and why it is so important to avoid cavities. Let's take a look [...]

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West Annapolis Family Dentistry has been a staple of the Annapolis community for over 40 years. We offer general and cosmetic dental care with a comprehensive approach in a family-friendly environment.

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