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After Care Tips to Successfully Recover from a Root Canal Treatment

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Root Canal After Care in Gambrills MD Area

If your tooth is infected or damaged, extraction isn’t the only way to go. At Bingham-Lester Dentistry, we offer root canal therapy to save your tooth comfortably and painlessly. After the root canal treatment, it’s essential to adhere to a diligent after-care routine to avoid infection-related pain and swelling. After saving your tooth with root canal therapy, Dr. Vickii Bingham-Lester takes you through post-root canal care to hasten your recovery. Effective tips for a speedy recovery after root canal treatment While the root canal treatment is painless in itself, you may experience tenderness and a little pain after the anesthesia wears off. However, the pain … Continue reading

Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment the Invisible Treatment with Visible Results

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Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment in Gambrills MD Area

If you have crowded or gapped teeth, you may want straighter teeth, but the thought of wearing traditional braces is holding you back. Luckily, you don’t have to undergo the hassle of cumbersome conventional braces. With Invisalign clear aligners from Bingham-Lester Dentistry, you can align your smile with comfort and subtlety. How does Invisalign treatment work? Want to align your teeth with Invisalign treatment? The treatment is fast and straightforward. It starts with a consultation with Dr. Vickii Bingham-Lester. If she establishes you are free from gum disease and cavities, the next step is to take computer-generated images of your mouth. Then, we use … Continue reading

Periodontal Treatment to Resolve Gum Disease Comfortably and Precisely

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Gum Disease Causes and Treatment in Gambrills Area

Postponing gum disease treatment is hazardous. It not only leads to pain, bad breath, and gum swelling but can cause gum deterioration and tooth loss. And that’s not all. Untreated gum disease can put you at risk of heart disease and sepsis! Serious stuff, uh! The good news is that Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Crofton, Maryland, can restore your oral health with effective periodontal treatment. What is gum disease? When plaque is left on your mouth, it hardens to tartar, attracting bacteria that cause gum disease. Gum disease inflames the gum tissue and destroys the bone supporting your teeth. The early stage of gum disease … Continue reading

Precise, gentle tooth extractions are nothing to fear

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Bingham-Lester Dentistry uses gentle techniques and sophisticated technologies to precisely, painlessly, predictably, efficiently, and safely perform a variety of procedures, including tooth extractions. So, extractions planned and administered by Dr. Bingham-Lester are nothing to fear! Furthermore, she works closely with patients in Crofton, Gambrills, and the Annapolis area to minimize the risk of irreparable damage. This type of damage results in the need for a tooth to be extracted, followed by prompt tooth replacement. However, there are some situations where extractions are necessary. In fact, removing impacted wisdom teeth is such a common procedure that it is almost considered to … Continue reading

Invest in the lasting health and beauty of your smile: Porcelain crowns for damaged teeth

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When teeth are damaged by decay or other trauma, a simple filling may not be sufficient to rebuild tooth structure. In these cases, full-coverage crowns may be the most appropriate way to support the long-term health and function of your teeth and the beauty of your smile. Crowns made from porcelain are, by their very nature, a great value and a terrific investment for our friends in Crofton, Gambrills, and the Greater Annapolis area. Porcelain crowns at Bingham-Lester Dentistry Dental porcelain has a better appearance and a lifelike way to replicate natural tooth enamel. This material is also very strong. … Continue reading

Complete your smile with natural-looking Dentures

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Apart from wrecking your smile, lost teeth can impede your chewing ability, affect your natural speech, and result in a sunken-in appearance. While you may consider implants to replace your teeth, this restorative option is cost-prohibitive if you are replacing several teeth. So, what’s your next option? If you have lost several or all of your teeth, we install high-quality dentures at Bingham-Lester Dentistry to complete your smile. While you may have a negative notion about dentures, we install natural-looking dentures that help you feel like yourself again! Types of dentures If you decide to get dentures, you are likely to benefit from either … Continue reading

Who are the perfect candidates for clear aligners?

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Whenever you hear the word braces, children and teenagers likely come to mind. However, advancements in orthodontic treatments have made room for adult braces. So, while teeth alignment is ideal for children and teenagers, it doesn’t mean adults can’t fix imperfect smiles. With Invisalign® treatment from Bingham-Lester Dentistry, there is no age limit when it comes to straightening your teeth. But can anyone straighten their teeth with Invisalign® clear aligners? To determine your candidacy, Dr. Bingham-Lester shares some factors necessary for achieving optimal benefits from this treatment. Good oral health If you want to benefit from clear aligners, your present oral health should be free of … Continue reading

Teeth Implants in Gambrills MD: Why Bingham-Lester Dentistry Is Right for You

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Your teeth are supposed to last a lifetime, but issues in life can lead to a missing tooth. While you may faithfully brush twice a day and even floss, tooth loss can still happen. Injuries from auto accidents, sports activities, or falls and slips can lead to missing teeth, damaging your smile and confidence. Several treatment options are available to restore teeth in your empty socket. One sure and permanent way is getting dental implants from your favorite dental implant dentist in Gambrills, MD. Why Bingham-Lester Dentistry should be your preferred dental implants clinic When you want a permanent solution … Continue reading

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

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Like many people, you may have tried to avoid root canal treatments due to thinking it’s a complex, painful procedure. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Root canals are a relatively pain-free, effective treatment that can save your natural teeth. At Bingham-Lester Dentistry in Crofton, Maryland, we have ample experience with root canal therapy and would be happy to provide you with a consultation for this treatment. What is a root canal? A root canal is a dental procedure to treat severely decayed teeth. The procedure entails removing infected pulp from your tooth, then cleaning, disinfecting, filling, and sealing … Continue reading “Benefits of Root Canal Treatment”

Signs You May Need Dental Implants

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Do you feel like your smile represents who you are? If not, thank goodness, because we live in an age where you don’t have to “learn to live” with an imperfect smile. There are numerous cosmetic and restorative treatments to make patients fall in love with their smile again. For instance, in the case of a lost tooth, Bingham-Lester Dentistry offers dental implants for residents in Crofton, Maryland, to complete your smile now and for many years to come. And that’s not all — dental implants are more than a cosmetic fix. They restore your oral functionality, including the ability … Continue reading

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Dr. Vickii Bingham Lester is primarily interested in assisting patients in achieving an excellent lifestyle with healthy, functioning smiles. She graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed a general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Bingham's commitment to providing the best dental care possible encouraged her to dive more into the science and practice of dental implantology.

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