Dr. David Gordon Featured Expert on PopSugar & Yahoo!
Is it okay to brush your teeth in the shower? The short answer is yes, but you can read Dr. Gordon’s full insights via these article links to Yahoo! and PopSugar.
What is Periodontal Disease and How is it Treated?
Also known as gum disease, learn more about periodontal disease and how to prevent it.
Dr. David Gordon Uses New Dental Bonding Technique
We bring the latest dental technology and advanced dental techniques to our patients. The latest example of this is with a new dental bonding technique. Check out this before and after picture of a patient who saw Dr. David Gordon after he broke two teeth in an accident.
How Do I Talk to My Senior Parent About Going to the Dentist?
Recent studies show that bacteria from the mouth has been linked as a cause for an increase in heart disease, pancreatic and colorectal cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Your parent may be interested to know how going to the dentist can support their overall health and longevity.
Which Halloween Candy Is Worst for My Teeth?
Whether you purchased more than you ended up handing out, or your children brought home massive bags of treats, most of us find ourselves with leftover Halloween candy. And you might be wondering: Is it all the same, or is some worse for my teeth than others?
How Can I Prevent Gingivitis, Periodontitis, and Oral Cancer?
Learn what you can do at home, and with your regularly scheduled dental cleaning appointment.
Do I Need to Floss When I Brush My Teeth?
Flossing removes plaque and food from areas where your toothbrush doesn’t reach.
Am I Healthy Enough for Dental Implants?
Did you know: smoking, controlled diabetes, osteoporosis, or previous cancer treatments do not rule out successful placement or restoration of dental implants.
How Do I Know if My Headaches Could be Caused by My TMJ?
There are two quick, easy ways to know if your headaches are caused by muscle pain around the TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint): The first way to tell is if many mornings you wake up with a headache. This indicates that you are clenching or grinding your teeth during the night and putting destructive stress on the joint. Often, an uncomplicated bite guard—to be worn during sleeping—can greatly reduce or completely eliminate the headaches. Once the headaches are much better, other tests should be done to determine the exact reason the grinding is causing the headaches. The second way to tell is if you have been diagnosed with migraine headaches or many physicians can not find an exact cause of your headaches and you have had MRIs, migraine medication, acupuncture, or other pain relieving therapies (excluding opioids), but nothing reliably gets rid of the headache. In this case, the headache pain is most likely caused by the TMJ in front of the ear and affecting muscles of the head. The dentists at Gordon Center for General & Advanced Dentistry know the most up-to-date TMJ treatments and can help you feel better quickly. We also refer to the top experts if a case is extremely advanced. Click here or call 301-258-1998 to schedule your appointment now.
Can I Put My Baby to Sleep With a Bottle?
As far as dental hygiene is concerned, this a habit that you would ideally avoid. Unlike when you give a child a bottle during the day and they digest it before sleeping, if you put a child to bed with milk or juice—especially an older child who does not need it for sustenance but has just grown accustomed to it—the sugars in that drink will sit on their teeth all night and can cause cavities. If it makes you feel any better, we have to give adults who go to sleep with cough drops the same news. When you go to sleep, you want to avoid any sugars coating your teeth all night long.