Rye Smiles for Life ~ D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S., P.C. - Blog

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Untreated Gum Disease and Higher Medical Costs

According to a study recently presented at an International Association for Dental Research Meeting, people treated for gum disease and receiving maintenance care had lower medical costs than people undergoing initial treatment for gum disease. The study reported that on average, annual medical costs were $10,142 less for stroke patients and $1,418 lower for diabetes [...]

Posted on 11/06/2009 17:11:00

Now We Can Prevent Tooth Decay with MI (minimally invasive) Paste!

There has been a paradigm shift in the way we treat dental decay. In the past, we only treated the symptoms of decay (a cavity) but not the cause. With MI paste, we can do both! The cause of decay is the bacteria in acidic saliva. Several things can promote a [...]

Posted on 10/29/2009 17:01:57

The Latest Innovations and Technology for Early Detection of Disease

The Surgeon General Report, Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General, notes that “a person is not healthy without good oral health” Absolutely. That is why we ensure that our patients have healthy mouths. We also take advantage of the latest innovations and technological advancements to detect and enable [...]

Posted on 10/22/2009 16:57:41

FDA Issues Warning Regarding Dental Amalgam

Dr. Rye no longer uses amalgam (metal or silver fillings) to treat decay and almost always recommends replacement of the amalgams with a composite material less likely to expand and compromise tooth structure. The composite material Dr. Rye uses is also tooth color and barely visible to the naked eye. Consistant with Dr. [...]

Posted on 10/07/2009 17:33:56

Bisphosphonate medications and your oral health

Bisphosphonate medication is used to prevent or treat osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones) or as part of cancer treatment. In rare instances, some people being treated with intravenous bisphosphonates for cancer have developed osteonecrosis of the jaw, a rare but serious condition that involves severe loss, or destruction, of the jawbone. Symptoms include, [...]

Posted on 10/06/2009 14:11:44

First it was Atkins, then it was South Beach, now it’s the White Smile Diet

The most unattractive thing about a smile are discolored teeth, according to a recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) consumer poll. And the numbers prove it! Whitening treatments are the number one requested cosmetic dental procedure and have increased more than 300% since 1996, according to the AACD. While daily home care and regular [...]

Posted on 09/01/2009 18:15:27

Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Dentists

Being named as a Top Dentist in Washingtonian Magazine is an honor for which I am grateful to my talented team, patients and friends in the dental community. I am thankful for my loyal patients and appreciate the trust they have placed in me.

Posted on 08/03/2009 16:36:17

IS YOUR SMILE MAKING YOU LOOK OLDER?

Everyone is concerned about wrinkles and aging. For a moment forget about those wrinkles and check out your smile – is it making you look older? Stained, chipped, misaligned and missing teeth can add years to your appearance. For a more youthful look, consider visiting a cosmetic dentist to discuss options to improve your smile. In [...]

Posted on 07/07/2009 09:24:41

Thank you for Review as on insiderpages.com

The confidence our patients place in us is one of the most rewarding aspects of what we do.  I appreciate John G’s review at Insider Pages. “This is the most talented dentist in the Northern Va area. He has transformed my look and my wife’s through his attention to detail and commitment to staying up with [...]

Posted on 06/06/2009 18:58:44

A White Wedding Isn’t Complete Without a White Smile

Today’s brides want everything to be perfect on their wedding day – the weather, the dress, the party and now, their smile. According to a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex. If [...]

Posted on 05/19/2009 14:36:07