Feb
08
Your smile is often the first impression you convey to those you meet. It creates an immediate, subconscious, visual impact. A bright, even smile gives the impression of good health, vitality, happiness, and warmth. In a survey of the American…
Nov
30
The Holidays are a wonderful time of the year and no time for emergency trips to the dentist. Certain foods and drink, holiday stress and other holiday related factors can be harmful to your dental health. Give yourself the gift…
Nov
02
Preventing bad dental health is best for your smile. Fillings, crowns, and professional whitening can make your teeth stronger and brighter, but it is better and less expensive to avoid cavities and tooth stains in the first place, by brushing,…
Oct
05
Today, Sports and Energy drinks are very popular and may seem like a healthy beverage choice, but they can also cause serious damage to your teeth. A recent study from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) found sports drinks contain…
Aug
31
Teeth can shift over your lifetime.... Understanding the implications of this imbalance can motivate our desire to correct the alignment before significant damage occurs. There are several reasons why teeth can shift. The major contributors to shifting teeth are: Unbalanced…
Aug
02
Many studies conducted measuring the cleanliness of toothbrushes conclude that all of the presently available types of toothbrushes have the ability to be infected by a wide range of microorganisms, including viruses which can cause sicknesses from the common cold…
Jul
05
Smoking e-cigarettes, otherwise known as vaping, is the latest rage with both traditional tobacco smokers and non-smokers today. E-cigarettes are battery operated devices that “vaporize” or convert nicotine, liquid chemicals, flavorings and other additives into a vapor which is inhaled.…
Jun
24
Dr. Scott Finlay has been providing personalized, "VIP" dental care to patients in the greater Annapolis area for over 30 years. Dr. Finlay takes a comprehensive approach to each patient and their oral health, taking the time to ensure that…
Jun
01
Are you unhappy with your smile? Maybe it’s trying to tell you something. According to Annapolis dentist Dr. Scott Finlay, “True natural esthetics are only a mirror of the relative health of your mouth. If there is a blemish or…
May
27
Often called the "silent disease", gum disease can slowly and stealthily deteriorate your oral health with few signs or warnings in the early stages. Many patients do not realize they have gum disease until they come in for a visit…