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Norma Fox, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
1300 Spring St Ste 2, Suite 215 210 Silver Spring Maryland, 20910About
Dr. Norma Fox, DDS is a cosmetic General Dentist practicing in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fox, private practice family dentistry specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. She is a board certified dentist trained to carry out such treatment as comprehensive examination and oral-cancer screening; professional Prophylaxis: cleaning and teeth whitening: Restorative: cosmetic tooth-color matched white-fillings: Prosthodontic: crowns, bridges, cosmetic veneer, implant tooth-replacement, dentures; Endodontic: root-canal therapy: Orthodontic: invisable clear aligners to correct bad-bite and performing many other procedures.
Education and Training
Howard University College DDS 1994
University of Maryland BA, BSc. 1986
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Norma Fox, DDS's Expert Contributions
Implants and retainers
It depends on the type of retainer. If it is the clear-tray type then you would need a new one after the implant. If it is a howley type with pink-acrylic and wire you may need just a simple adjustment of the retainer. READ MORE
Can I get a bridge without a root canal?
These are two different treatment. A bridge is to replace missing tooth; and root canal in to treat infected nerve within the tooth. A tooth after root canal treatment could be a supporting tooth of of a bridge. READ MORE
Can you straighten your teeth without braces?
I assume "braces" meaning conventional brackets and wires. Yes, there are other forms of orthodontic methods to straighten teeth eg. invisalign/clear aligners. READ MORE
Should I clean my dentures every day?
yes, whenever use to eat food READ MORE
Can a bad toothbrush cause gum recession?
it may contribute to recession READ MORE
Is Invisalign treatment permanent?
Invisalign is an orthodontic technology used to treat teeth by re-aligning/ straightening crowding/mal-aligned teeth. The treatment is permanent if retainers are worn for the required length of time as would treatment with the conventional wires and brackets to prevent teeth relapse. READ MORE
Can you use mouthwash with a crown?
yes! READ MORE
Toothache when flying and having a cold
The landing the aircraft descending altitude create air pressure that may build-up in your sinus which places pressure along the root-tips where the nerves enters the tooth causing pain. If you have large cavity in a tooth it hurts even more because of the infection. READ MORE
Braces
If you are an adult with natural healthy teeth, gums and supporting bones you may have orthodontic/braces at any age. READ MORE
worried
Yes, in this situation you need to go to the emergency room [ER] immediately as the infection may have spread beyond just teeth and into surrounding head and neck tissues/organs. READ MORE
Sockets healed
Denture may be worn immediate after extractions without poligrip.If you must use poligrip you need to wait until the open gum-tissue heals... generally it takes 2 weeks for the gum tissue to close-up. However, if there is infection/ gum-sore the healing could take longer and you would need to wait longer than 2 weeks or return to your dentist for follow-up care. READ MORE
Can I go to work the next day after wisdom tooth extraction?
Yes, usually with pain management as Rx by the surgeon. READ MORE
How long will my teeth hurt after Invisalign is put on?
It will not hurt. Only minor pressure felt after 1 hour when new aligner tray is inserted. READ MORE
Why am I losing enamel on my teeth?
Stress often causes daily grinding of the teeth over the years and may cause severe wear of the teeth enamel. READ MORE
How do you relax your jaw when you have TMJ?
Wear a personal custom fit night guard made by your dentist READ MORE
Can you close a gap without braces?
Yes, depending on how large the gap is between. Minimal gaps can be closed with cosmetic veneer or crown. READ MORE
How long do you have to eat soft foods after dental implants?
Usually not very long. Depends on the severity of the surgery or if you had bone graft. The dental surgeon will advise you on the time. READ MORE
Why do my teeth smell bad when I floss?
The odor is from the bacteria growing between the teeth when food is present. If you delay flossing longer than 12-24 hours after eating, the bacteria produce a byproduct/waste (like all living things do after feeding) sulfur/acid that gives bad odor. READ MORE
Can drinking orange juice cause gum pain?
Yes, if you have infected gums from bacterial inflammation READ MORE
Does Listerine kill gingivitis?
Yes, it kills some of the bacteria that cause gum inflammation (gingivitis) along with brushing and flossing READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Award of Dental Excellence 2019 American Dental Association
- Invisalign Top Dentist 2019 Orthodontics/Align Technology
- Washington Top Dentist 2019 Washingtonian Magazine
Professional Memberships
- Maryland State Dental Association
- American Dental Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Global Humanitarian Dental Volunteerism
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