This patient has decay on her molars caused by dry mouth from her medication Spironolactone, which she takes for acne. It clears up her face nicely, but with less saliva to clean off and protect her teeth, cavities form.
cavity of the day
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cavity of the day
This patient hadn’t been to the dentist in 5 years. This upper molar tooth was not sensitive and he had no idea he had any cavities. Here’s the before and after cleaning out the decay and placing a ceramic composite restoration. The procedure took about 30 minutes.
Dr. Gentry’s Earth Day tip
Just by turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth in the morning and before bedtime, you can save up to 8 gallons of water each day! That adds up to 240 gallons a month!!!
fixed bridge
This patient I saw today, grinds and clenches his teeth, and as a result he has broken and worn down all his teeth. After discussing options for restoring his lower right quadrant, he elected to have me restore his teeth with a 4 unit fixed bridge. I made 3 teeth with porcelain and did the last molar in metal. Since the last tooth doesn’t show, I did it in metal because there was not much space and if I used porcelain he would fracture the porcelain off with his clenching and grinding. This bridge looks great and is strong and will last.
Cavity of the day
This patient takes a medicine called atenolol, which is a beta blocker, used to treat high blood pressure. It’s great at lowering blood pressure, but also causes dry mouth. She also loves to eat Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The decreased saliva and frequent consumption of sugar caused these teeth to decay and the cavities to form. I was able to remove the decay and restore the teeth with ceramic cosmetic fillings. These before and after pictures were taken 15 minutes apart. Looks great!!!
Friday afternoon dental implant case
This patient came to me to restore her missing lower first molar with a dental implant. The new implant tooth fits perfectly and looks better than her teeth on either side.
cosmetic restorative case of the day
This patient was hit in the mouth, fracturing his front tooth. I was able to save the tooth with a root canal, composite buildup, and porcelain crown. Here are the before and after pictures.
NIT tournament champions
Congratulations to The George Washington University Men’s basketball team for winning the 2016 NIT Championship!!!
Cavities of the day
This patient is a 47 year old man who used to drink a lot of Coke and eat lots of M&M’s. He had extensive decay along the gum line and extending under his gums on all his back teeth. These photos are of his upper right and left quadrant teeth before and immediately after. I was able to restore all these teeth without gum surgery or root canals. And his smile looks so much better now.
Dental implant bridge case of the day
Nice note I received from this wonderful patient :-)))
I consider myself very lucky to have found such an outstanding dental professional.
Over the years he has done some truly amazing work for both my husband and me. He filled, he fixed, he patched, repaired and replaced, while employing the latest innovations in dentistry. All this with a cheerful, kind attitude that would put the most anxious person at ease. Not just best in his field, but BEST ALL AROUND! You can not imagine just how wonderful my new teeth feel! The fit is simply perfect!! My whole outlook has changed and I feel like a new person. Thank you, thank you! I could not be happier!!!
We have the highest regard for Dr. Philip Gentry and recommend him without reservation.
A grateful patient from Bethesda, Maryland. Ildiko Yeni- Komshian