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Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

the doctor, as well as our team at Artiste Dentistry LLC, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Sterling, Virginia office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Artiste Dentistry LLC get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more