• Toothbrush Arts and Crafts
    When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read more
  • Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
    Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
  • Brushing: Before or after breakfast?
    In a perfect world, we would all jump out of bed ready to greet the day with a big smile and a toothbrush close at hand to clean our teeth Read more
  • Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
    Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and Read more
  • Why it’s Important to Leave Us Reviews
    At our office, the doctor and our team do all that we can to make sure that your experience with us is the best it can possibly be. However, there’s Read more
  • Your Hard-Working Teeth
    Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, as Read more
  • Don't brush after EVERY meal!
    This may come as a surprise, but brushing your teeth right after a meal can be one of the worst things you can do for your healthy teeth. A toothbrush Read more
  • How do I know if I have dry mouth?
    Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read more
  • What do you love about our practice?
    At Dr. Raymond B. van Gennip, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit Read more
  • Oral Piercing: What you should know
    If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Dr. Raymond B. van Gennip Read more
  • Foods that Can Harm Enamel
    Many people who are careful about brushing and flossing their teeth wonder how they still end up with cavities or tooth decay. Several factors affect wear and tear on tooth Read more
  • My toothbrush did what?
    If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more
  • Healthy Digestion Begins with Healthy Teeth and Gums
    You pay attention to what you eat. After all, your oral health depends on it. Without the necessary proteins, vitamins, and minerals in your diet, your teeth and gums will Read more
  • Gum Disease Awareness
    February is Gum Disease Awareness month, a timely reminder that preventing gum disease is one of the best ways to protect our oral health.  Gum disease is easily treated in its Read more
  • Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
    On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read more
  • If You Love Us, Let Us Know!
    Your feedback is very important to us at Dr. Raymond B. van Gennip. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve Read more

Dr. Raymond B. van Gennip

8630 Fenton Street, Suite 212

Silver Spring, MD 20910 US

(301) 565-8030