Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 19, 2025.

One of the most appealing reasons to choose dental implants over options such as bridges, partial dentures, and complete dentures is the fact that they function like natural teeth.  Unlike bridges Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 12, 2025.

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 05, 2025.

A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 29, 2025.

As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our SILVER SPRING, Maryland office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 22, 2025.

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 15, 2025.

Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 08, 2025.

Our pets are a valued part of the family, but dogs and cats are not regularly known for their minty-fresh breath. Did you know that bad breath can be a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 01, 2025.

As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 24, 2025.

As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 17, 2025.

At Dr. Raymond B. van Gennip, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which the doctor will tell you, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 10, 2025.

We get it. You’re working out and could use a boost. It’s 2 a.m. and that essay won’t write itself (darn it). You’re in the middle of a meeting that Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 03, 2025.

Gum disease is about much more than pesky bleeding gums – it's a serious and progressive condition that, over time, can result in tooth loss, which in turn can have Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 27, 2025.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 20, 2025.

Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 13, 2025.

One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 06, 2025.

Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus Read more