Maximize Your Dental Benefits
Many insurance plans include preconditions that try to shift the cost of your dental care back onto you. However, the end of the benefit plan year provides an opportunity for you to turn the tables and get the most out of your insurance providers. If you want to get the
The Truth About Charcoal Toothpaste
Activated charcoal is now an ingredient in many commercially-available products. The products include face wash, makeup, and now, as a way to naturally whiten teeth, even toothpaste. But does it actually work? Is charcoal actually an effective ingredient to whiten your teeth or is it just a gimmick that can
Know Your Teeth
Our teeth: They help us eat our meals. They determine the shape of your mouth and consequently your entire face. They’re the smile that helps you make first impressions on people. Yet many of us don’t know which tooth is a bicuspid and which is an incisor. When we have
A Healthy Smile Could Save Your Life
It’s common wisdom that “eyes are the window to the soul”. However, to your Howard County Smiles dentist, the mouth can be the “window” to a view of your overall health. In fact, it can be the “door” as well. Research shows that many oral health issues lead to systemic
Nightguards For TMD Pain
Many patients suffer from jaw pain and frequent headaches, but can’t seem to find relief. What they don’t know is that symptoms like jaw pain, headaches, and tooth damage are all symptoms of TMD. TMD is one of the most commonly undiagnosed dental problems in dentistry. TMD can only be
Dr. Ray Becker Discusses The BioPAK System on WMAR ABC2 News!
Columbia, MD dentist Dr. Ray Becker is committed to providing the highest level of dental care to patients in need. As one of the leading dentist in Occlusal and TMD Disorder diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Becker strives to educate patients on the latest news and methods for bite related disorders. Dr. Becker
Howard County Smiles Has Great News!
When you talk, we listen! Dr. Ray Becker and his team of dedicated, experienced dental professionals care about each of our patients and want them to have access to the dental care they need. We look forward to helping patients achieve a brighter, healthier smile. We now accept MetLife Dental
Halitosis
Are you experiencing persistent bad breath? You may have developed halitosis. Halitosis can affect the way to interact with people and may affect your confidence over time. Finding the cause of your halitosis can help you receive the treatment you need. General dentist, Dr. Ray Becker of Howard County Smiles in Columbia, MD
It’s Dental Implant Month!
Are you searching for a natural looking solution to restore your missing teeth? At Howard County Smiles, Dr. Ray Becker offers a range of tooth replacement options to help restore your beautiful smile. One of the most durable and natural looking solutions is dental implants. Dental implants are small titanium
