Aesthetic and Family Dentistry of Washington Blog

The clock is winding down on 2016, and we’d like to encourage you to put one other thing on your holiday shopping list. A visit to the dentist! If you have dental insurance but haven’t used all your benefits for the year, you should know that they will expire when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. That means you’ll have to reach your deductible all over again to receive discounts in 2017.

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Whether you’re feeling good, bad, or just ok, did you know your mood can have a significant impact on your health? Like your teeth. When you’re stressed out, you are more likely to grind them and clench your jaw. The human jaw can exert up to 275 pounds, and possibly more. And that pressure and strain can lead to a whole slew of potential health problems. Weak and worn teeth that occur from clenching and grinding are more susceptible to decay. That’s because you grind away the protective layer of enamel with all that activity in your jaw — so your teeth are more sensitive, too.

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Maintaining your oral health has never been more important since we now understand that oral health is directly related to your overall health and well being. This is why we encourage regular visits to our office for a cleaning and checkup at least two times per year. There are also additional things such as fluoride treatments that you can do to help prevent tooth decay and cavities. A message from your dentist in Washington, DC: fluoride treatments are important – and here’s why.

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With our schedules and our lives getting busier and more complicated, going to the dentist every six months may seem like an inconvenience. There has never been a more important time however, to take charge of your oral health than now. This is because we now understand that there is a link between your oral health and your overall health and well being. Dr. Yelena Obholz, your premiere dentist in Washington, DC, explains why preventative dentistry is so important.

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The drummer is on fire tonight. Everyone, including the bass and piano player, has their eyes on them. They are doing things musically that make you question whether they just have four limbs. The other thing that happens to be on fire are your gums. They’ve been extremely sensitive and swollen lately and it’s made it a pain to eat your favorite foods. Dr. Yelena Obholz definitely thinks you should pay attention to this, because you may be suffering from gum disease. She lets you know how you can get gum disease treatment in DC. (more…)