Marc P. Stanard, DDS, PC
Periodontics | Dental Implants
Location:
1350 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Suite 305
Washington, DC 20036
Services
Preventative Dentistry- Cleanings And Exams
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Frenectomies
- Extractions
- Gum Grafting
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Osseous (Bone) Surgery
- Implants
- Biopsies
- Bite Adjustments
- Bone Grafting
- Lip Repositioning
- Teeth Splinting
- Sinus Lifting
- Peri-implantitis
- Oral Sedation
- Ridge Augmentation
- Crown Lengthening (Aesthetic & Functional)
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR)
- Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
Surgical Dental Care
Education & Certifications
BA - Physical Geography, University of Connecticut - 1983
DDS - Georgetown University, SoD - 1989
2 year Certificate AEGD - Emory University, SoPGD - 1991
Certificate in Periodontology and Surgical Dental Implants - VAMC Milwaukee/ Marquette University, SoPGD - 1993
Practice Philosphy
It is important to brush your teeth at least twice daily to help remove plaque and food particles that get stuck to your teeth. It is recommended that you brush your teeth for two minutes (or longer), though most people rush through this time. You need to make sure that you reach every side of each tooth, including the inside and outside. To help keep your breath fresh, you should also brush your tongue. Then, you can begin flossing.
Oral health is one of the most important, and often overlooked, aspects of your overall health. The mouth can show signs of infection or disease before the other parts of the body. Great advances have been made in oral health treatments and many people are able to keep their natural teeth for their entire lives. However, millions of people don't visit a dentist regularly and miss the opportunity to identify and prevent oral health issues.
The keys to oral health have not changed: good oral hygiene requires brushing your teeth twice a day, cleaning between your teeth daily, replacing your toothbrush regularly, and eating a healthy diet. Another component to good long term oral health is regular dentist visits for exams and cleanings. Many people think they only need to visit the dentist when something is wrong, but the truth is regular visits help prevent problems from ever developing.
Having a dental practice perform a checkup and regular cleaning gives a preventive approach to dental care. These general dentistry treatments help prevent problems with your teeth, gums and jaw bones, or they catch and manage problems before they worsen. During your visit, our doctors will take a picture of the current standing of your dental health and what would be needed to keep your oral hygiene in its best state.
Call today to schedule an appointment to discuss your oral health with our team to help you prevent any future health issues.