Are canker sores and fever blisters the same thing? And if not, what’s the difference between the two? Canker sores are different from fever blisters. Canker sores are not contagious, and they only develop inside the mouth. By contrast, fever blisters are...
Many people don’t realize that there are more reasons to attend your regularly scheduled dental checkups than just preserving your beautiful smile. When you visit Dr. Silberman, he is not only watching for cavities and gum disease, he is examining all the soft...
A missing tooth is more than just a cosmetic consideration; it’s a serious matter. If a missing tooth isn’t visible in a person’s so-called “smile zone,” sometimes the patient will opt not to replace it. Each tooth in your mouth plays an...
The hard, outer layer that protects your teeth against tooth decay is called enamel. And even though tooth enamel is commonly considered to be the toughest mineral substance in the human body — even tougher than bone — it still has some vulnerability. Beverages such...
Patients Feel Calm and Safe with Dr. Silberman Our team has helped many patients who have dental anxiety. Dentistry has come a long way. Today there is very little, if any, pain associated with procedures performed in a dental office if it is done correctly. Many...
Have you ever wondered how root canals got such a scary reputation? When people think of the words “root canal,” they automatically equate it with pain. In reality, the association with pain comes from an infection in the tooth, not the root canal...
We are very proud to announce that our very own Dr. Silberman has been named a “Top Area Dentist” in the March 2015 issue of Washingtonian magazine. The magazine determined its endorsements through a rigorous poll of local dentists, asking them to anonymously grade...
Most often Dr. Silberman reserves sealants for the cavity-prone years of childhood and adolescence, but sealants can be applied at any age. Dental sealants are comprised of a thin, plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth)....
1. Snoring 2. Choking or gasping during sleep 3. Obesity (body mass index of 30 or higher) 4. Fatigue or day-time sleepiness 5. High blood pressure Dr. Silberman may help you with an effective treatment option for sleep apnea. He would be happy to answer any questions...
Vaccinating your children is the safest and most effective way to prevent very serious diseases. Unfortunately, there are individuals within the media who are fear-mongering and attention-seeking. They doubt the peer-reviewed facts concerning health, and they ignore...
