Blog - Washington, DC

Never fear, root canals are here to save your teeth! We all know that the best treatment is prevention. Identifying and working against potential problems is always going to be a better case scenario than repairing damage that has already run its course. Thanks to modern technology and the high standard of care the dental […]

What are dental implants? Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that provide a foundation for both fixed and removable replacement teeth. Like roots, dental implants are secured within the jawbone and not visible once surgically placed. Teeth replacement is not new to dental technology. Early civilizations practiced teeth replacements; archaeologists have discovered skulls where teeth […]

For minor tooth imperfections, veneers provide the opportunity of an improved smile with little hassle and minimal time invested. In fact, with veneers, we can help you achieve a new smile! Here are some commonly asked questions about veneers and how they can help to resolve a variety of cosmetic dental issues! What are veneers? Veneers […]

A veneer is a thin covering over the enamel of a tooth. In order for the veneer to bond correctly, it needs to be bonded to the enamel of the tooth rather the dentin. They are fabricated from a composite resin, or, in ideal circumstances, from porcelain. If the underlying color of the tooth becomes darker, the veneer can […]

Your dental emergency does not have to be your dental nightmare! Having fractured her two front teeth after falling down, this patient was desperately seeking an immediate esthetic correction. Our in-house laboratory quickly fabricated two custom temporary crowns, which we placed two days later. Having solved her immediate esthetic problems, we then scheduled her with an […]

Restorative dentists offer their patients a wide variety of crowns, some of which are fabricated in a commercial laboratory, some on an in-office milling machine, and some by an in-house laboratory. In order to provide ideal quality control with the best fit and aesthetics in the most efficient manner, we have elected to maintain our own […]

This fifteen-year old native Bethesda/Chevy-Chase patient was referred to us by her Orthodontist and General Dentist. By using implants to replace her congenitally missing teeth, the patient’s smile would be remarkably transformed. Even though she was in the middle of orthodontic therapy, we were called upon to provide guidance on the tooth positioning so that […]

There are few things as shocking and overwhelming as a dental emergency. Your mouth is in pain, you are unsure of what to do, and you know that you need prompt assistance. Fortunately, many dental offices keep emergency hours for these situations and are able to provide assistance to patients when they need it most. […]

Dr. Marlin takes a strong interest in providing ongoing education on oral and dental health for his patients, and as part of this effort writes articles which are published in the dental health resource, Your Dental Health Resource Magazine. We would like to share a new article by Dr. Marlin:  Tooth Enamel Erosion: Causes and Treatment […]