Boosting your Immune System For years we have known the most important thing we can do to prevent disease and infections is be healthy. There is no better guard against catching a bacterial or viral disease than a robust immune system. This applies to old viral issues as well as new ones. Obviously, the body […]
Read More »What does it mean to have a healthy smile? Most patients think that a healthy smile is achieved with brushing and flossing each day. Others report that routine dental visits for cleanings and examinations are key. But what if we told you that your overall health was linked to your oral health? Would this change […]
Read More »Why it matters There has never been a more poignant illustration for the necessity of a good immune system than the Coronavirus pandemic. For years, we have known the best way to keep your body healthy starts with a healthy mouth. Today, the science is showing that the same holds true for COVID-19. You are […]
Read More »When patients hear of full dentures, they are often worried about the adjustment period needed to get used to wearing them. At Aesthetic Dentistry of Georgetown, our dentists, Drs. Mark Duncan and Mandy Holley, can walk patients through the use of full dentures to replace missing teeth and the time necessary to adjust to them. […]
Read More »Happy New Year finally – say goodbye to 2020! It’s time to make those commitments to make your life better. For starters, eat the black-eyed peas!! More importantly, make this the time to take care of the things that are holding you back. One of the most powerful is your smile! There’s so much power […]
Read More »With a new year ahead, now may be a great time to restore your smile with dental implants. At Aesthetic Dentistry of Georgetown, we intend to help our patients maintain the teeth they were born with for as long as possible. We do this by performing comprehensive exams and cleanings, and by repairing damage as […]
Read More »You may have been told by your dentist or other professional that you need to care for your smile every day to avoid the development of cavities and gum disease. But what exactly is gum disease? What can it do to the teeth and gums? How do you avoid the progression of the condition once […]
Read More »Decades ago science recognized the connection between periodontal infection and the rest of the body. Unfortunately, the mechanisms weren’t clearly understood. We mistakenly took our lead from the most absurd places without paying attention to the reasons why, and the reasons why are probably the most important problem to address in just about everything! What […]
Read More »A Holistic Hello You might be asking yourself, “What is Holistic dentistry?” Before we dive into holistic methods, let’s start with some basics. Most people have a good understanding of dentistry. If you ask the average person, they would say dentists treat the teeth and gums. However, many people are unaware that there are a […]
Read More »If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and are tired of wearing a CPAP machine, you’ll be excited to learn that a dentist can provide an alternative! In many case, the use of a CPAP machine is unnecessary! Our dentists at Aesthetic Dentistry of Georgetown, Drs. Mark Duncan and Mandy Holley, educate patients on […]
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