Many dental experts argue that the best way to prevent cavities it to have teeth cleaned twice a year. The value of cleanings is that they not only removed plaque from visible areas of the tooth, but also near and below the gum line where cavities can often form. Clearning is a quick, easy and [...]
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Tooth Colored Composite Fillings
Composite fillings provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small-to-mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure. Dr. Gakner tries to remove the least amount of tooth structure when preparing the tooth, and this may result in a smaller filling. The composite material allows Dr. Gakner to make a more conservative repair [...]
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Digital Radiography
With our new technology we are able to take digital x-rays which uses over 80% less radiology than traditional film x-rays. These x-rays are available instantly allowing us to give you optimum care as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Crowns & Bridges
A crown can return structure, strength, and function to a tooth with extensive decay or damage. Designed to fit snugly and function as a healthy tooth, a crown can return structure, strength, and function to a tooth with extensive decay or damage and will protect your tooth from further damage preserving the jaw’s correct natural [...]
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Veneers
Here at Kemp Mill Dental, we believe that you should have the most beautiful smile and we make every effort to accomplish this goal. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature’s mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile.Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted [...]
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Implants
Dr. Gakner has completed a intensive Mini-Residency in Implant Dentistry. An implant is a small titanium post that fits precisely into the socket left by a missing tooth. Bone tissue naturally fuses with the biocompatible titanium to create a solid foundation – a replacement tooth root. Once the gum has healed, Dr. Gakner will place [...]
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Whitening
Age, Foods, drinks, tobacco, and medications can cause tooth enamel to become tarnished, yellowed, stained, and dull. When this happens, a person begins to look older - quickly! Here at Kemp Mill Dental we want to help you look as beautiful and young as quickly and efficiently as possible. Therefore we have the top of [...]
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Spencer A. Gakner, D.D.S
For many years Kemp Mill Dental has provided quality services to thousands of local patients. Our practice has grown over time by word-of-mouth and we are recognized for the comprehensive and gentle care we provide. Included in Checkbook magazine as one of Montgomery County’s Best Dentists, our office uses the latest technologies to best [...]
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Kathy — Dental Hygenist
Kathy, a Dental Hygenist, has been with our practice since 2000. Kathy acquired her degree from the Community College of Baltimore in 1991. She continued on with the University of Maryland Dental College to acquire her Bachelor or Science in 1993. In 1999 Kathy completed her degree, permitting her to administer Local Anesthetic Agents while [...]
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Directions
Our offices are located at 1299 Lamberton Drive in the Kemp Mill- Wheaton area of Silver Spring. We are located in the Kemp Mill Shopping Center.
When you pull into the shopping center park near the CVS. As you look at the CVS walk up to the building, turn right, walk toward the park, turn [...]
