Stay Healthy This Winter
Columbia, MD dentist Dr. Becker and the dental team of Howard County Smiles Family Dentistry want to make sure their patients stay healthy and happy all winter long. Oral health has a direct link to your overall health. With flu season in full swing, it is important to maintain your
Sensitive Teeth
Do you have difficulty eating hot or cold foods? Do you ever experience sharp pains in your teeth when brushing or flossing? You might have sensitive teeth. There are dental treatments available to reduce your sensitivity. Dr. Becker and the dental team of Howard County Smiles Family Dentistry can help
Prevent Complex Dental Concerns
Protect Your Smile for Life Preventative dental care is one of the best ways to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Patients can take proactive measures such as scheduling routine teeth cleanings and practicing proper brushing techniques to prevent complex dental concerns. Learn more about preventive dental care to discover how
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety or fear of the dentist is one of the most common reasons people avoid routine dental care. Dental anxiety is a real condition affecting many people, and can often be the result of a previous bad experience in the dentist chair. At Howard County Smiles, we want to
Diabetes And Oral Health
The Diabetic Smile: Your Guide to Optimal Oral Health Diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most frequently diagnosed systemic diseases for both children and adults. There are a wide range of factors affecting the surge in diabetes, including increased added sugar in the modern American diet, the prevalence of
April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Have You Been Screened for Oral Cancer Recently? April of each year marks Oral Cancer Awareness month as sponsored by various health organizations and The American Dental Association (ADA). We would like to shed a brighter light on this often deadly disease affecting thousands each year. Oral Cancer remains one
Make a New Years Resolution For Better Oral Health
A New Smile for A New Year Though January 1 is a great time for resolving to eat better, exercise more, and make more time for the things we love, any date on the calendar is a great time to resolve to have better oral health. Whether you need to
Maintain Your Dental Health Through The Holidays
The holidays are full of busy days, parties, family memories, and lots of great sweets and goodies that can affect not only our waistline! Columbia, MD Dentist Dr. Ray Becker offers holiday wishes to all patients, as well as a few quick tips for keeping your smile healthy while enjoying
TMJ: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Are You Suffering with Frequent Headaches? How about jaw pain? Difficulty chewing? You may have a Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), or bite disorder, commonly called TMJ. TMJ, which means temporomandibular joint, is a dental health condition where the chewing muscles within the mouth are greatly affected in functionality. These are located
