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12900 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20906
Apr
30
With COVID-19, many dental offices are following the advice of the ADA and remaining closed for everything but emergency dental care. Dr. Alan Dechter and Dr. Matthew Moy, dentists in Silver Spring, MD, are among those that are here to…
Apr
21
Today is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The significance of the date may have, at one time, been the ominous deadline for income taxes to be filed. Unless of course, you receive a refund, then your return has probably been filed…
Mar
26
The COVID-19 viral outbreak has caused a great deal of anxiety for many people. For many patients, this can include anxiety about their dental health. Unfortunately, stress can contribute to poor dental health. It is important to give your teeth…
Mar
02
Whenever you’ve visited our office for a routine cleaning, you have no doubt heard us mention floss. Is it really so important? Regardless of how well you brush your teeth, floss is nevertheless essential to maintaining healthy teeth. What Can…
Feb
03
Dental implants are 98% successful in replacing missing teeth and are recommended by many dentists. However, dentures and dental bridges have effectively treated patients for many years. Because of this, many people may wonder why they should use dental implants…
Dec
31
If you have ever had crowns, you are doubtless familiar with messy dental impressions and the long process of waiting for the crown to be made and placed. A damaged tooth can really impact your lifestyle, so the long wait…
Dec
02
One of the common dental procedures that people hate most is taking impressions. The trays are uncomfortable, the impression material can be cold and taste bad, and the whole process can be less than pleasant. Unfortunately, impressions are needed whenever…
Oct
31
You probably know that sugar causes cavities. But did you know that the effects of your diet on your teeth go further than that? In fact, you can do your mouth a world of good with a healthy diet. Good…
Oct
01
Standing in your drugstore's dental aisle, it can be easy to be overwhelmed by options. Not only are there a lot of kinds of products these days - every product comes in a handful of variations from each of several…
Aug
31
Dr. Alan Dechter and Dr. Matthew Moy are proud of the cutting-edge technology at our Silver Spring, MD office. Dental technology is advancing all the time, and one of the most exciting innovations gaining traction is laser dentistry. Laser dentistry…