Straight Talk About Retainers and Invisalign from Dr. Hahn

It’s remarkable how many patients we see at Financial District Dental Care who have had previous orthodontics but now have crowded and misaligned teeth (again)! In the past, orthodontists recommended various wearing times for retainers, but the consensus now is that retainers need to be worn FOR LIFE! Our teeth are moving throughout our lifetimes, and to best preserve the …

3 Ways Oral Health Influences Your Body: Heart Disease, Diabetes, Pregnancy

Happy 2018! New Year’s resolutions are not as popular as they once were, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make changes to your everyday life. Now is always the right time!  Did you know oral health affects your overall health?  It’s important to brush and floss daily along with dental check-ups every 6 months. Poor oral habits can lead to …

Modern vs. Historical Dental Practices

Did you know barbers were the go-to people for concerns about your teeth? In the past, they not only groomed your face but also extracted and whitened your teeth. It wasn’t until 1840 that the first college Baltimore College of Dental Surgery opened. Today, the United States has over 60 schools and dentistry is considered a specialized practice. Let’s take …