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Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. Today I want to talk to you about educating the patients to make the right decision for their treatment. First of all, I want to empower each of the patient to understand whether issue is so they can make confident decisions. When you come in the office, we use visual aids so you actually can see and understand what is the issue. We have digital x-rays, we have digital scans that we use to scan your teeth. Then I use very simple terminology and we give you different options for your treatment because each person is unique. They have their own medical history, their own dental history, and their own aesthetic demands. I really spend a lot of time in that first visit to understand what you’re looking for, and we make a plan according to what you need. We have different options and different timelines of treatment, and we always discuss together in an open communication and safe environment so we can work together to achieve a very confident, beautiful smile. If you’re interested in working together, please click the link of the bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. So a lot of people are asking, why should I see a prosthodontist when I’m looking for someone for my dentures or my implant supported dentures? First of all, prosthodontist are specialty trained, a lot of experience and knowledge in order to make prosthesis that fit your mouth with the least of amount of complications. So when they are finished, they are customized to your mouth. You don’t have any irritation, any soreness, and everything fits very well. Also, we’re able to choose the right material based on your specific case, and we’re able to create a proper plan in order to have a long-term successful outcome. So if you have missing teeth or you have dentures and you’re looking for an upgrade or the right solution for you, please make an appointment with me by clicking the link on the bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. The importance of regular dental checkups is that we are able to detect any issues when they’re still early, avoiding this weight for the problem to become bigger and being more costly. Also, we perform oral catheter screening, so we are able to see if there’s any pathology going on in your mouth. We are able to help with your gums, making sure they’re healthy. So by being able to have a healthy smile and healthy gums, you’re able to keep your body healthier, especially when it comes to your heart, your brain health, and your diabetes. We are able to help with the longevity of your restorations, but keeping your nice and healthy. If you want to make an appointment for your regular dental checkup, please click on the link on the bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. I want to talk to you about the importance of a healthy gum line. First of all, the gums are the foundation of your smile. It keeps the teeth in place so when you have issues with your gums, you may have issues with the roots, which cause more sensitivity. You could have periodontal gum disease, which are also linked to your health. That’s why we recommend to come to the dentist to do the regular dental cleaning. In addition, when you have healthy gum light, it kind of creates a nice foundation of your smile. So regular care is the key. Floss regularly brush your teeth with a electric toothbrush and use a mouthwash. And every time you come to the office, I will make a specific plan and work with you that will cover all of those aspects, including your diet, so we can achieve the best results for your gum health. If you want to make an appointment to discuss further, you can click the legal bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. I want to talk to you today about oral health before and during your pregnancy. First of all, before you become pregnant, you want to make sure your gums are very healthy because if there’s any untreated gum disease or any untreated cavities or infections, that can lead to complications of the pregnancy and even preterm birth. During your pregnancy, the different hormones in your body can affect the gums so that you can see your gums being very swollen, having bleeding. So you want to make sure you go to your dentist regular. You need to know that dental treatment during pregnancy, especially in the second trimester, is highly recommended from the OBGYN and from your dentist. You want to choose your dentist wisely. You want to make sure your dentist has experience with treating pregnant patients, and you want to make them know that you’re pregnant, so they can take the right precautions, but they need to take any x-rays to the type of anesthesia they have to use. When you are pregnant, you want to continue to have a gentle daily routine, continue flossing, brushing, and avoiding any sugary food and drinks, because those can lead to cavities. If you want to make an appointment to discuss further your pre-planning pregnancy, dental, health, or during your pregnancy, you can just click the link of the bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. In my office, I often use laser in order to help with my dental treatment. You can see that this laser treatment can be used for teeth whitening, for gum therapy, for pain therapy when patients have problems with their TMJ, but also we can use it when patients have mild ulcers. What I like about this device is very precise, so patients don’t have a lot of pain afterwards. Also, it can kill the harmful bacteria, so patients can go back to health way quicker. In addition, because it’s so precise and we work without traumatizing so much the tissue, a lot of times patients don’t need sutures afterwards. So if you want to talk about the laser treatment or have any questions about your dental health, please make an appointment using the link of the bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. I want to talk to you today about quick fixes of dental emergencies that can happen every day to anyone, and most of the times when you’re least expect it, when you have a knocked out tooth, you want to make sure you find the fragment of the tooth, rinse it out if it’s dirty, and try to reposition it as soon as possible and call immediately your doctor. If you cannot reposition it, try to put it in milk. Another thing to know is if you have a fractured crown or fractured tooth, you want to make sure if you can find the piece to keep it, and also rinse your mouth with warm water if there’s any swelling to try to put some cold on it. Now, if you have issues with your dead crowns or feelings, for example, with a crown, you could keep it in, reposition in your mouth by putting some denture adhesive or some toothpaste just to put it back on the tooth. But of course, make sure the crown is not loose because if it is, you may swallow it. The most important thing is when you have a dental emergency, is to try to find a dentist to see you immediately. And if you need to be seen by me, you just click the link of the bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. As a Prosthodontist, I’m considered a TMJ specialist, which means when patients have pain with their joints, they have difficulties opening their mouth. We can find different solutions. One of the newer techniques that we use is Botox, which is injected into the muscles. What it does, it helps relax the muscles so the patient feel better. They don’t break their teeth or break the restorations because they grip very heavily. They get relief from the headaches, so that in combinations with customized Night Guard is able to help my patients not having to have those headaches. So if you’re interested in learning more, how Botox can help you look better, but also help you with the muscles, just make an appointment by clicking the link in the bio

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. This days there are a lot of factors that can affect the quality of the teeth and the enamel, GERD, bulimia, acidic drinks. All of those can destroy the enamel, which is the outer layer of your tooth, and that layer cannot regenerate. So we want to make sure these underlying issues are controlled. When issues have bulimia, there’s acidity in contact with your now stripping off that protective layer and increasing the risk of cavity due to chipping. When we work together, we will discuss and try to identify this medical issues, work very closely with your medical provider, and make a plan so we can correct the misconstruction, but also making sure that these issues won’t destroy further your teeth. So if you have any health condition that may affect your quality of your teeth, please feel free to talk openly with us as this dental office is a safe environment for you to trust us with your needs. If you want to work together to create a beautiful, healthy smile, please click the link of the bio.

Hi, I am Dr. Fotini Chrisopoulos a top Washingtonian Prosthodontist and smile expert, also known as Dr. Fotini. Some of the benefits of a customized Night Guard is that it works as a barrier to protect your teeth from touching the lower jaw. Also, it creates long-term success of veneers, of crowns. By avoiding the pressure that you may have at night, it provides a better sleep quality. So you sleep better by wearing a night guard. It can help with the pain of your TMJ because it helps relax the muscles. So if you see here, we digitally scan your teeth on the upper, and then we make a customized night guard that helps protect your teeth from grinding together. So this creates a barrier between the upper and the lower arch. It’s better to have a customized Night Guard because studies have shown that the ones over the counter can actually cause more issues to your jaw. If you would like to schedule a customized NY Guard appointment for you, please click the link on the bio.