Hagerstown Smiles

Causes and Treatments for Bad Breath About 50% of people report that they have recurrent episodes of bad breath.  The American public spends about $1 billion to $3 billion a year for gum, mint, and breath fresheners.  Many people ask their local dentist about bad breath and recommendations for treatment.  In order to properly treat [...]

An overview of tooth whitening: tips and options One of the most popular and simple esthetic dental treatments is tooth bleaching.  This refers to any procedure that changes the shade and appearance of teeth without using restorative materials.  Bleaching can either be done at the dental office or at home.  There are several different systems [...]

I recently read an article by Richard H. Nagelberg, a dentist in Philadelphia, that I thought did a great job of very briefly summarizing some of the evidence connecting oral health to total body health.   As health research technology continues to progress, we begin to see more and more connections between oral health and other [...]

One popular question asked of the dentist is “which toothbrush is the best?”  This question stems from the fact that there are many different brands of toothbrushes out there, all claiming to be superior.  However, when it comes down to it, most toothbrushes use the same basic design.  As far as rating the effectiveness of [...]

Wisdom teeth Wisdom teeth, also called 3rd molars, usually begin to erupt through the gums around age 18-20, bringing the total number of teeth in a person’s mouth from 28 to 32.  Not everyone will develop wisdom teeth; however, on average, 85% of people will develop all four wisdom teeth and 95% of people have [...]

We are extremely excited to be settled at our new office on Mt. Aetna Road in Hagerstown and can’t wait to see you here!  Having been at the dental office on S. Cleveland Avenue since 1990, the move was somewhat bittersweet (and did not come without headaches), but a necessary and exciting step in the [...]

A review of ingredients and benefits There are many types of toothpaste out there, and almost all of them claim to have a particular benefit. Some are ‘anti-gingivitis,’ some are ‘anti-plaque,’ some whiten, and some are good for sensitive teeth. Given the wide variety of ingredients, it is important to have some idea about what [...]

Hagerstown Smiles Dental Care is pleased to announce that their new website is now live on the web at http://www.hagerstownsmiles.com. The new website, developed by High Rock Studios’ LeftBrain Technologies, was designed with an emphasis on regularly updated content, useful information and features, and a more user-friendly interface. Since customer communication is so important to [...]