Dental Blog in Germantown

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 […]

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Clarksburg Dental Center can offer Germantown patients a much better option for filling holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. At Clarksburg Dental Center, we would like to educate you […]

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 […]

Many people will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile needs to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Dr. Liu & Dr. Lin would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: […]

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 […]

Do you have a spouse or loved one that complains about your snoring? Do you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air? Do you find that you are always exhausted during the day and just can’t seem to ever catch up on sleep? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may be […]

Let’s be honest. If you are like most people, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. Research shows one in three Americans avoids going to the dentist regularly. As the time spent away from Dr. […]

There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Clarksburg Dental Center talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Edmond Liu & Dr. Chung Lin know that folks like to be informed, […]

We’ve all had a toothache at some point or another. While you should always consult your Germantown dentist, it’s not always a serious problem. Often, the issue can be fixed with a filling or a root canal.  However, many people have found themselves in a situation where the tooth is not salvageable, and the only […]