Diagnostic

• X-rays

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Although metal fillings have been used to fix teeth for centuries, the development of modern composite resin and ceramics have allowed us to repair teeth with non-metal materials. These materials can be fused (“bonded†) to your teeth in ways that traditional silver fillings cannot. This not only results in more attractive teeth, but also helps to strengthen teeth that have been broken...
• Veneers
  €œVeneers†refers to placing a dental material on the front of teeth. The material usually extends over the edge of the teeth and wraps around the sides slightly. The effect is that the teeth are altered in appearance without removing much if any of the natural tooth structure.Â
• Crowns
  Natural teeth  lighter in color. You can also lighten the color of teeth in your smile by placing dental materials over the teeth (crowns, veneers, resin bonding), but this section will only describe the methods of making the enamel on your teeth lighter. If you are interested in covering your teeth with dental materials or replacing existing crowns or veneers to improve the appearance of your smile, check out those sections of our site. As experienced cosmetic dentists, Drs. Steel can evaluate your individual situation and make recommendations.
• Bridges
  Implants in Brookeville, MD are a high-tech means of allowing you to have a functional and attractive replica of the teeth you may have lost. They are essentially artificial roots upon which Drs. Steel can build a crown for a single tooth. In addition, implants can be used to support a fixed bridge or anchor a removable appliance, such as a full or partial denture. Because of their versatility, dental implants can be a valuable treatment option for many situations.
• Dental Bonding

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Our doctors understand the importance in creating an environment that is comfortable, compassionate, and non-judgemental in which to help the whole family thrive. We welcome patients of all ages and look forward to helping guide you towards your dental goals. They are experienced in all aspects of general dentistry for adults and children, including white fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canals, tooth removal, whitening, night guards, and more. They are dedicated to delivering caring, gentle, individualized care while using modern technology and techniques. They are committed to high quality dentistry and put great importance on seeking out continuing education courses that will continue to stretch our skills to better serve our community.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
   They are often called “fixed†bridges or fixed partial dentures, because they are not designed to be removed from your mouth.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Â Just like medical science has allowed us to replace knees and hips, dental implants have been developed to act as a replacement tooth.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Orthodontics involves movement of teeth. It can be used to a few teeth or improve the position and occlusion (bite) of your entire mouth.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Although our office occasionally uses traditional Orthodontic techniques and works in a team relationship with select Orthodontists, in recent years we have used Invisalign® as our first option for most of our adult patients who desire an improved position of their teeth.
• Braces
  Traditionally, Orthodontics has involved bands, brackets and wires to place forces on teeth and move them into an improved position. Recent technology has allowed us to move teeth without the metal “braces†that we have come to expect.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  There are a variety of methods and materials that have been available to lighten your teeth and Drs. Steel can help you determine which method is best for you. In our office we generally use three methods: In-office bleaching, At-Home systems and on occasion, bleaching of a single discolored tooth.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  If you live in Brookeville and need a great dentist, Drs. Steel are here to help. This practice offers everything you need to perfect your smile, from laser gum reshaping and tooth-colored fillings to porcelain veneers, Invisalign and whitening/bleaching. We are centrally located near Brookeville and Drs. Steel are the first husband and wife dentists in the world to both become Accredited Cosmetic Dentists  through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  (1995). Call the office to schedule your appointment today!
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Sarika Tamaskar was born and raised in Olney and graduated from Sherwood High School. She attended undergrad at the University of Maryland in College Park, then went on to dental school at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, and finally completed her residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the VA Hospital in Dayton Ohio.