Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you are missing teeth and want to avoid an invasive form of treatment such as dental implants, then dentures might be the correct option for you. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether, from gum disease, tooth decay, or injury, our doctors at Bishop & Bishop Dental can help revitalize your grin.
When you lose all of your teeth, facial muscles can sag, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. They can also be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change too much. There are different types of dentures that we can suggest depending on your individual case, however, it’s important to know that new dentures may feel awkward for a few weeks until you become accustomed to them.
If you have questions or concerns regarding dentures or restorative dental procedures, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.bishopdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bishop & Bishop Dental here in Silver Spring, Maryland, call 301-608-9270.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Types of Teeth
Teeth all have unique functions. At the dental office of Bishop & Bishop in Silver Spring, we want our patients to understand the value of their teeth and have a handle on the various issues that can affect them. Therefore, we put together a run-down of each tooth’s placement and needs.
An adult mouth normally grows thirty-two teeth, although most people have had some removed. In the front of the mouth are upright flat teeth called incisors, and each jaw has four of them. The incisors are used to form speech and are the target of most cosmetic care due to their visibility. To their sides are the canine teeth, also called cuspids or eye teeth. Each jaw only has one set of canines. They are used for piercing food and help to provide jaw stability, but the upper ones sometimes get stuck while emerging.
On the sides of the mouth are premolars and molars, which are wide teeth that are used for chewing. The premolars only have a single root and each jaw has two sets. Molars in the lower jaw have two roots and those in the upper jaw have three. Each jaw has three sets of molars and the ones furthest in the back are the wisdom teeth. They are the largest teeth and the last to emerge.
David Bishop, DDS and Dorienne Taylor-Bishop, DDS, operate Bishop & Bishop Dental at 8830 Cameron St, #504, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. To set up an appointment, call 301-608-9270 or visit Bishop Dental and fill out a contact sheet.
An adult mouth normally grows thirty-two teeth, although most people have had some removed. In the front of the mouth are upright flat teeth called incisors, and each jaw has four of them. The incisors are used to form speech and are the target of most cosmetic care due to their visibility. To their sides are the canine teeth, also called cuspids or eye teeth. Each jaw only has one set of canines. They are used for piercing food and help to provide jaw stability, but the upper ones sometimes get stuck while emerging.
On the sides of the mouth are premolars and molars, which are wide teeth that are used for chewing. The premolars only have a single root and each jaw has two sets. Molars in the lower jaw have two roots and those in the upper jaw have three. Each jaw has three sets of molars and the ones furthest in the back are the wisdom teeth. They are the largest teeth and the last to emerge.
David Bishop, DDS and Dorienne Taylor-Bishop, DDS, operate Bishop & Bishop Dental at 8830 Cameron St, #504, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. To set up an appointment, call 301-608-9270 or visit Bishop Dental and fill out a contact sheet.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
White Spot Lesions
When enamel is being eroded, patients won’t always feel something at first. But at the Silver Spring offices of Bishop & Bishop Dental, we teach our patients to recognize incipient dental lesions in the form of white spots.
The chemical interaction of acid with enamel causes teeth to look glazed or chalky as minerals are being lost. This can be observed in people suffering from chronic acid reflux. However, tooth decay is caused by bacterial infections. Bacteria produce acid, which gets trapped in dental plaque, eroding enamel. If decay is allowed to continue, portions of the enamel could be lost entirely, resulting in caries, also known as cavities.
Patients need to be especially wary of white spots developing around the brackets of traditional braces. Other common places for tooth decay are near the gum line and on the sides of teeth. These are signs that patients need to immediately improve their oral hygiene since white spots can form in as short a time as a month. While lost enamel cannot be regrown, enamel that has suffered mineral damage can restore itself. We also have cosmetic treatments to mask white spots after a dental infection has been removed.
David Bishop, DDS and Dorienne Taylor-Bishop, DDS, operate Bishop & Bishop Dental at 8830 Cameron St, #504, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. To set up an appointment, call 301-608-9270 or visit Bishop Dental and fill out acontact sheet.
The chemical interaction of acid with enamel causes teeth to look glazed or chalky as minerals are being lost. This can be observed in people suffering from chronic acid reflux. However, tooth decay is caused by bacterial infections. Bacteria produce acid, which gets trapped in dental plaque, eroding enamel. If decay is allowed to continue, portions of the enamel could be lost entirely, resulting in caries, also known as cavities.
Patients need to be especially wary of white spots developing around the brackets of traditional braces. Other common places for tooth decay are near the gum line and on the sides of teeth. These are signs that patients need to immediately improve their oral hygiene since white spots can form in as short a time as a month. While lost enamel cannot be regrown, enamel that has suffered mineral damage can restore itself. We also have cosmetic treatments to mask white spots after a dental infection has been removed.
David Bishop, DDS and Dorienne Taylor-Bishop, DDS, operate Bishop & Bishop Dental at 8830 Cameron St, #504, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. To set up an appointment, call 301-608-9270 or visit Bishop Dental and fill out acontact sheet.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Losing the First Tooth
If your kid is turning into a big kid, losing the first baby tooth is on the horizon. It’s an exciting sign of growing up, but many kids still feel anxious or uncomfortable dealing with the unfamiliar sensation of a loose tooth. At Bishop & Bishop Dental, we want kids and parents to be prepared and understand why this pain occurs so your child can still have a positive tooth loss experience.
Before a baby tooth is lost, it begins to break free of its nerve endings. This is the natural process that makes the tooth feel loose and wobbly at the gums, and the area will become swollen and red. It can be painful, and for kids a great way to soothe tooth pain is applying a cold compress to the outside of the mouth in the affected area. Children may complain that they find it hard to bite or chew with loose or missing teeth. It’s still important to keep eating healthy while they grow new teeth so encourage soup, pureed fruits, and cooked vegetables. A few tales of the tooth fairy can usually ease a little pain, too!
To learn more about tooth loss and the services we provide at the practice, visitwww.bishopdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. David Bishop at Bishop & Bishop Dental here in Silver Spring, Maryland, call 301-608-9270.
Before a baby tooth is lost, it begins to break free of its nerve endings. This is the natural process that makes the tooth feel loose and wobbly at the gums, and the area will become swollen and red. It can be painful, and for kids a great way to soothe tooth pain is applying a cold compress to the outside of the mouth in the affected area. Children may complain that they find it hard to bite or chew with loose or missing teeth. It’s still important to keep eating healthy while they grow new teeth so encourage soup, pureed fruits, and cooked vegetables. A few tales of the tooth fairy can usually ease a little pain, too!
To learn more about tooth loss and the services we provide at the practice, visitwww.bishopdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. David Bishop at Bishop & Bishop Dental here in Silver Spring, Maryland, call 301-608-9270.
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