As part of our prosthodontics services at Greater Baltimore Prosthodontics, we provide full or partial dentures to patients who require tooth replacement. Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth and the tissues around those teeth. Patients with some natural teeth remaining are good candidates for partial dentures and patients missing all their teeth have the option of full dentures for … Read More
Restoring Oral Health After an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are serious illnesses where people become fixated on how much food and drink they consume. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are two of the most common eating disorders and both deprive a person’s body of proteins, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients essential for good health. As eating disorders progress, the body’s lack of nutrients and vitamins can lead … Read More
What Makes a Good Dental Implant Candidate?
When you have missing, damaged, or loose teeth, it can be embarrassing and/or uncomfortable to smile. Dental implants offer a viable option for tooth replacement, but not everyone is a good candidate for treatment. Understanding the guidelines that make a good dental implant candidate, making necessary changes, and exploring additional dental options can have you smiling confidently again. Ideal dental … Read More
Benefits of All on 4 Dental Implants
Designed and developed to simplify treatment for patients who have lost their teeth, All-on-4 Dental Implants (also called an implant-retained denture) are an efficient solution for tooth replacement. Causes of tooth loss include periodontal disease, jawbone atrophy, oral injury, and decay and can lead to feelings of low self-esteem as well as having a negative effect on overall health. All-on-4 … Read More
Dizziness Caused by TMJ Disorder
There are various causes for dizziness such as standing up too fast if you have low blood pressure and side effects from prescription medications, but the most common cause of dizziness is a problem in the inner ear. What you may not know is that TMJ (Temporo-mandibular Joint) disorder may cause inner ear inflammation that can result in dizziness. Connecting … Read More