A chipped or a broken tooth happens. Whether you got hit in the face with a ball of some type or you just bit into a hard substance, your teeth can become damaged. Federal Hill Smiles offers comprehensive dental care in Baltimore. We specialize in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and general and family dentistry. We aim to be your go-to dentist when you have a problem or just need a teeth cleanin…Read More
Humans are created to breathe primarily through their noses. However, as a backup, we can breathe through our mouths, which we sometimes do when our noses are stuffy or we are exercising. However, chronic mouth breathing can lead to dentistry problems down the road, especially in children. Federal Hill Smiles is a local Baltimore dentist that offers a wide variety of dental services, including gen…Read More
Most people go into the dentist for a routine checkup twice per year, not thinking much of the run-of-the-mill procedure. But when dental trauma (injury to the teeth and/or gums) occurs, the necessity of having a reliable local dentist becomes all too apparent. In this article, we’ll review some of the most common types of dental trauma and what causes them. We’ll also discuss how a dentist or…Read More
Establishing a routine of quality dental health habits is one of the best things you can do for oral hygiene, now and far into the future. In this article, we’ll review some dentist-approved tips for healthy teeth and gums and inform you on manageable ways to incorporate them into your daily hygiene regimen. For more immediate information on how best to care for your teeth and gums, get in tou…Read More
According to a report by the CDC, more than half of American adults over the age of 30 have a mild or advanced form of periodontal disease. In a developed nation such as the U.S., it can be hard to understand why the prevalence is so high, but with greater education of the public, we can work to reverse this disconcerting trend towards gum disease. In this article, we’ll answer some frequently a…Read More
When it comes to dental health, there are more than a few different areas of specialty. From dental hygienists to orthodontists to implant surgeons, it can get a bit confusing when you walk in the door of your local dentist’s office. In this article, we’ll briefly discuss what precisely a dentist does — and does not — do, so you can be crystal clear about the services you can expect the …Read More
Most people think that modern dentistry began relatively recently, but in fact, the roots of dental history extend much further back than the deep roots found in a set of molars. Indeed, most historians and archaeologists agree that dentistry and remedies for toothaches can be traced back to societies that flourished more than 9,000 years ago! In this article, we’ll take a brief, bite-sized look…Read More
Choosing a new dentist can seem like an impossible task. Whether you need a new dentist because you are new to the Baltimore area or haven’t had an appointment in a while, we understand that there are a lot of factors to consider. You need to choose a dentist that accepts your insurance and fits your financial situation and is in a convenient location. These are important logistical factors to c…Read More
Welcome, to the Federal Hill Smiles blog! If you are new here, Federal Hill Smiles provides exceptional general dentistry services and more in the Baltimore area. We value comfort and convenience for our patients, while also providing top of the line dental services. If you are in need of dental services and located in the Baltimore area, we would like to give you some additional information so th…Read More
