Dental Blog in Germantown

A healthy smile is more than just a confidence booster—it’s a vital part of your overall health. Maintaining good dental hygiene helps prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. At Clarksburg Dental Center, we’re committed to helping you achieve your best smile and in this blog, we share 10 expert dental hygiene tips […]

At Clarksburg Dental Center in Germantown, MD, we believe everyone deserves to feel amazing, and their smile should match how they feel inside. As Dr. Edmund Liu, DDS, of Clarksburg Dental Center puts it, “Some people have a misconception that cosmetic dentistry is about vanity, but it is not. It’s about boosting your confidence and […]

Most people have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Clarksburg Dental Center has just shown you an X-ray with the dreaded third molars creeping into view.  It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we rarely hear people […]

We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in our community, and as dental care professionals, we feel it our duty to educate you on how to be as safe and healthy […]

Although you may think of general health and dental health as two completely unrelated categories, they are much more connected than the average person suspects. Just as the information you share with your general practitioner assists them in keeping you healthy, your Germantown dentists, Dr. Liu & Dr. Lin, depends on your input for optimal […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride can actually be toxic if ingested in large enough quantities.  So which is true? Do the health […]

If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but the fact that teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you’ve never heard about caries, Dr. Liu & Dr. […]

Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients at Clarkburg Dental, we don’t want any Germantown residents to have to undergo unnecessary dental procedures.  A toothache can indicate a much more […]

You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Lin & Dr. Liu twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, Clarksburg Dental Center would like to take this opportunity to let Germantown residents in on some information you don’t […]

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root.  If you have a […]