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The Clear Benefits of Invisalign®
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

Straighter teeth is something many people desire. A nice smile is one of the most attractive things about a person. However, wearing a mouth full of braces for two, three, Read more
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 06, 2023.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 30, 2023.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Tips for Using Invisalign®
posted: Aug. 23, 2023.

More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?” While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there Read more
What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
posted: Aug. 16, 2023.

A popular option for straightening teeth at Papillon Dental, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and Read more
Eating and Invisalign®
posted: Aug. 09, 2023.

One of the greatest advantages to using Invisalign is that it provides maximum results with minimal impact on your everyday life. Invisalign is comfortable, easy to insert, and simple to Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 02, 2023.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
Invisalign® Q&A
posted: Jul. 26, 2023.

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But the doctor and our team at Papillon Dental Read more
The Safety of Dental X-Rays
posted: Jul. 19, 2023.

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read more
More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®
posted: Jul. 12, 2023.

These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our Upper Marlboro, Maryland office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you Read more
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 05, 2023.

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 28, 2023.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
Teens and Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 21, 2023.

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read more
Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 14, 2023.

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more
Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 07, 2023.

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more
Charcoal Toothpaste
posted: May 31, 2023.

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated Read more