Dental Cleaning and Exams 

We bet you know the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” At Silver Spring Smile Designs , we’ve got our own saying: “Two dental exams a year keeps the cavities away!” Okay, it doesn’t quite rhyme as well, but it gets our point across well enough. Alongside your daily brushing and flossing, regular dental exams and cleanings are vitally important in keeping your teeth healthy, strong, and looking their best.

Dental exams include thorough inspection by our expert dentists, tooth X-rays (using our digital X-ray system), and consultations on any issues that are spotted so you can make the most informed choice on how to proceed with necessary treatment.

If you let too much time go between dental exams and cleanings, plaque and tooth decay can slowly build up until you’re faced with a much bigger—and potentially more painful—oral health issue that is costlier to fix. But when you visit your dentists for regular dental exams, here are just a few benefits you’ll receive:

  • Better Health – Tooth maintenance is key to avoiding decay, gum diseases, halitosis, and other unwanted oral conditions.
  • More Savings – Which would you rather pay for? A low-cost sealant procedure that protects your teeth against decay for up to 10 years…or a costlier and more painful root canal because you let a cavity go undetected for too long? Save money upfront and in the long run with more constant dental checkups and maintenance.
  • More Beautiful Smiles – When your teeth get regular cleanings, it improves their aesthetic appeal, which, in turn, can boost your moods, confidence, and helps others view you in a more positive light.

Contact us today to schedule yours and your family’s regular dental exams and cleanings!

Meet Your Dentists

Dr. Brian Handelman DDS
Dr. Brian Handelman DDS

Dr. Brian M. Handelman believes that making the dental experience as comfortable as possible is a key element in empowering each patient to take an active role in their oral health.- Full Biography
Dr. Christine M. Foster DDS
Dr. Christine M. Foster DDS

Dr. Christine Foster has a passion for dentistry with a goal to provide enjoyable, comfortable and calming dentistry to all of his patients. Dr. Foster is excited to continue the tradition of dental excellence in Silver Spring, MD.- Full Biography

What Sets Us Apart?

Experience

Dr. Brian Handelman and Dr. Christine Foster are dedicated to maintaining a long tradition of dental excellence in the Silver Spring, MD area. With their experience, our patients are guaranteed to achieve the optimal dental health!

We Are Family

Our patients are not just patients. They are individuals who we love, know and respect. We take the time to get to know each patient personally because you matter to us! We look forward to watching our community and dental family grow through the years.

Comfort

We understand that not everyone enjoys visiting the dentist, but one visit to our practice will change your mind! We offer patient comforts, like office pillows and blankets, plus our caring team always works with a gentle touch.

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A few words from our patients:

Dr. Handelman is a consummate professional and Smile Designs has been a wonderful practice for me and my family. The practice and administrators have been excellent over the years, so they are doing something right. I highly recommend the practice.

Steve, Google