Come out tonight to the A.W.A.K.E. Network meeting at the Carroll Hospital Center’s Sleep Disorder Center to hear Dr. Imm speak on obesity and sleep. Details below and as always, please comment or call our office at 410-876-2096 with any questions regarding sleep disorders and how we may be able to help you. Sleep Disorders...Read More
So many toothpaste commercials claim that their paste is recommended by a large percentage of dentists, but what does the dentist really recommend? Most toothpastes contain several key, common ingredients: Fluoride: Fluoride is excellent in preventing cavities, but is harmful when swallowed (as discussed here) . Children are more prone to swallowing toothpaste, but adults...Read More
If you announce you have a headache, you may be opening yourself up to receive a barrage of remedies–from medicine, to tea, to caffeine, to a nap! Some of these have some validity, and others may very well be old wive’s tales. Here’s the rundown on some common headache remedies, if they work,...Read More
The tooth fairy began long, long ago as a little story crafted by parents in order to get a hold of their child’s baby teeth (also called milk teeth) before the witches did! It was a common belief back in the 1500-1600’s that witches could curse you if they obtained a part of your body...Read More
We think it is so important to give back, especially during the holidays where we are constantly reminded of how blessed we are. We hope to partner with you to to provide meals for the Mwamba Children’s Choir in Uganda. See details below. All Smiles Care will be donating non-perishable food items to the Mwamba...Read More
Halloween means extra sweets for kids–and let’s be honest–for parents too! It is okay to indulge in an occasional treat, but with the abundance of candy around on Halloween (and continuing into the Thanksgiving and Christmas season), it is beneficial to be educated on which treats can leave a lasting impact on your mouth. Ask...Read More
The term TMJ is tossed around and often misunderstood. It is also associated with a host of health problems. …so what is TMJ, and what does it have to do with dentistry? TMJ refers to the Temporo mandibular joint, and you have two of them, one on each side of your mouth. TMJ is actually...Read More
Dentists all over the country receive requests for smile makeovers to mirror celebrities such as Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, and Tom Cruise (Halle is the most requested, in case you were wondering). Many high profile celebrities have mega-watt smiles, but often have had major smile overhauls to achieve these results. We’re going to take a...Read More
One of the greatest aspects of All Smiles Dental Care is our focus on teamwork and the close-knit group of staff that we have. An article by Jackie L. Sanders really summed up many of the ways that we foster an environment of teamwork and shared vision. Below are some of the ways Dr. Imm...Read More
As a follow-up to our sleep article, we thought we would delve a little deeper into the growing problem of sleep apnea. Some of you may be asking: what does sleep apnea have to do with dentistry? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine now recommends that a dental device be used for those with mild-moderate...Read More
