tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:20:42 +0000sleep apneaBruxismAdult Bracesdental benefitsInvisalignThomas J Fenlon DDSbody mass index cause mortality6-Month Smilescpap therapy high riskHoward County Family Dentistrybrushing teethgum diseaseDental Insuranceoral healthOrthodonticsSleep DisordersAlternatives to InvisalignDr. Fenlon Dental BlogPatient Referralsheart attackHealth and BeautyTeeth GrindingAdult Cosmetic BracesHeart DiseasePeriodontitismortality risk sleep apneaperioWhoopibleeding gumsBracesSnoringThe Viewinsurance sucksdr fenlonBloody GumsHoward County Family Dentistry offers general, cosmetic, sedation, and sleep apnea dentistry to its patients in West Friendship MD, Ellicott City MD, &amp; Columbia MD.http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)Blogger24125blogspot/drfenlonhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Yourminis.comSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-1246297836286491048Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:07:00 +00002011-10-25T12:07:15.608-04:00dr fenlonDental Insuranceinsurance sucksdental benefitsHoward County Family DentistryForty years ago dental insurance benefits averaged $1,000, which was the equivalent of around $8,000 today. Here’s the kicker; the average insurance plan is still close to $1,000. We’d like to explain the facts and fiction of what everyone calls “dental insurance”. Fiction: You have a major medical problem, which includes surgery and hospitalization. You expect your insurance to take care ofhttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2011/10/truth-about-dental-insurance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=s4uRv043fhs:tA8jUSXL9g0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=s4uRv043fhs:tA8jUSXL9g0:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=s4uRv043fhs:tA8jUSXL9g0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-1367210966477056042Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:57:00 +00002011-02-13T11:37:10.731-05:00BracesOrthodontics6-Month SmilesAdult BracesAdult Cosmetic BracesInvisalignAlternatives to InvisalignToday most dental patients have a familiarity with the term Invisalign. It is a cosmetic alternative to the more traditional form of braces, which may have applications for some people considering orthodontics. However, in the field of adult orthodontics there may be a better alternative. 6-Month Smiles are a form of short-term orthodontics, which can also be classified as adult cosmetic braces. http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2011/02/is-invisalign-your-best-option.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=xsAQSwu9DhU:d5urq-Yn780:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=xsAQSwu9DhU:d5urq-Yn780:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=xsAQSwu9DhU:d5urq-Yn780:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-3038037053511394936Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:27:00 +00002010-04-26T14:27:23.407-04:00When you where a child, you grew brilliant white teeth. We all know that smoking, drinking coffee, tea, and colas can stain your teeth. But did you know that aging discolors your teeth as well? Over time they began to naturally yellow.From now through the end of June, Dr. Thomas Fenlon and team are participating with other dentists around the world to raise money for seriously ill, disabled, and http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/04/bring-back-that-youthful-smile-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=1_xmL7SUMks:xiyUcWODyVU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=1_xmL7SUMks:xiyUcWODyVU:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=1_xmL7SUMks:xiyUcWODyVU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-7934765637988818953Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:36:00 +00002010-04-14T14:36:30.201-04:00If you’re in West Friendship and hearing wedding bells in the distance, preparation for that BIG DAY is your top priority! Arranging a caterer, finding the dress, fitting into the dress, booking your hair and nails appointment; the list goes on and on. From the pile of bridal magazines you purchased to daily email notifications from subscribed websites, all are constant reminders that your time http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/04/dont-forget-bright-whitened-smile-as.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=kkqeQ-PtY2k:SwIkZQn8pdc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=kkqeQ-PtY2k:SwIkZQn8pdc:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=kkqeQ-PtY2k:SwIkZQn8pdc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-8726351862675323438Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:21:00 +00002010-04-07T14:22:22.871-04:00http://www.free-press-release.com/news-howard-county-family-dentistry-supports-local-special-olympics-through-smiles-for-life-campaign-1270664455.htmlTo learn more about this or you have any questions please feel free to visit our website at www.howardcountydentist.com. Call us at (410)-442-2800 or email us at info@howardcountydentist.comhttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/04/special-olympics-of-maryland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=8L2W1ijEPqY:jh8k5cMDMvw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=8L2W1ijEPqY:jh8k5cMDMvw:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=8L2W1ijEPqY:jh8k5cMDMvw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-3386389554508335011Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:14:00 +00002010-04-07T14:14:13.077-04:00While economic signs in West Friendship are improving, there’s still a long way to go! Whether you’re looking for new employment opportunities in West Friendship, or advancement where you are, nothing impresses more that a beautiful, bright white smile.Here at Howard County Family Dentistry, for the next three months, Dr. Thomas Fenlon and team are participating with other dentists; both in MD http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/04/can-beautifully-whitened-smile-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=UJrzyrv7CFw:SgMl0nWBGg8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=UJrzyrv7CFw:SgMl0nWBGg8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=UJrzyrv7CFw:SgMl0nWBGg8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-1575385553964369405Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:07:00 +00002010-04-06T13:07:05.268-04:00A Secret For Social Success? SMILE POWER!To learn more about this or you have any questions please feel free to visit our website at www.howardcountydentist.com. Call us at (410)-442-2800 or email us at info@howardcountydentist.comhttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/04/secret-for-social-success-smile-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=gByQVwiDubI:dute2QVQS_8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=gByQVwiDubI:dute2QVQS_8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=gByQVwiDubI:dute2QVQS_8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-4766088010550479385Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:18:00 +00002010-03-31T11:18:56.052-04:00Howard County Family Dentistry and Smiles For Life Partner To Help ChildrenTo learn more about this or you have any questions please feel free to visit our website at www.howardcountydentist.com. Call us at (410)-442-2800 or email us at info@howardcountydentist.comhttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/03/howard-county-family-dentistry-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=fnHPeUJLU8M:XIotEtL3jro:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=fnHPeUJLU8M:XIotEtL3jro:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=fnHPeUJLU8M:XIotEtL3jro:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-4099505100123206229Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:23:00 +00002010-03-16T16:13:07.198-04:00Click the link Below to see our Smiles for Life Blog. Howard County Family DentistryTo learn more about this or you have any questions please feel free to visit our website at www.howardcountydentist.com. Call us at (410)-442-2800 or email us at info@howardcountydentist.comhttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/03/howard-county-family-dentistry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=Od3htNH6RoY:gyQQsQUdS8c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=Od3htNH6RoY:gyQQsQUdS8c:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=Od3htNH6RoY:gyQQsQUdS8c:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-6353918284187040700Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:45:00 +00002010-03-16T14:49:50.036-04:00sleep apneaBruxismTeeth GrindingHoward County Family DentistryScienceDaily (2009-11-05) -- New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic groups.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171213.htmTo learn more about Teeth Grinding or if you have any questions please feel free to http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2010/03/teeth-grinding-linked-to-sleep-apnea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=9vSw3MYlFMI:IFLXLpcvTd4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=9vSw3MYlFMI:IFLXLpcvTd4:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=9vSw3MYlFMI:IFLXLpcvTd4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-7405358245417142192Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:09:00 +00002009-08-25T12:12:41.888-04:00Howard County Family DentistryPatient ReferralsDr. Fenlon Dental BlogDear Friends,Over the last 30 years our practice has grown exclusively from word of mouth referrals by our existing patients. For this we are most grateful.In an effort to reward those special people who are kind enough to recommend our practice to their friends and family, we are launching our Referral Rewards Program.The program is as follows:A. Give one of our referral cards to a friend, http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/08/patient-referral-program-prp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=gm94ALDHKxE:yffLE0VkJck:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=gm94ALDHKxE:yffLE0VkJck:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=gm94ALDHKxE:yffLE0VkJck:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-890091617499561602Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:03:00 +00002009-06-16T12:06:21.843-04:0010 Questions and Observations That Will Help You Choose a DentistMany situations can occur that may require us to find a new dentist such as moving, having a dentist retire, or needing special services our dentist can't provide. Although we all know that proper dental care is vital to good health, most of us don't know how to choose a good dentist. It can be difficult to know what questions to http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-select-good-dentist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=uClFZtrGAsM:TSqU8hWAv5U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=uClFZtrGAsM:TSqU8hWAv5U:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=uClFZtrGAsM:TSqU8hWAv5U:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-7696062572048328630Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:05:00 +00002009-06-09T09:08:08.539-04:00Sleep DisordersSnoringHoward County Family DentistryDr. Fenlon Dental Blogmortality risk sleep apneaSnoring May Impair Brain FunctionIt has been linked to learning impairment, stroke and premature death. Now UNSW research has found that snoring associated with sleep apnea may impair brain function more than previously thought. Sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea experience similar changes in brain biochemistry as people who have had a severe stroke or who are dying, the research shows. A studyhttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/06/snoring-may-impair-brain-function.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=6PHInD2R-Lo:qN0M4i9xEog:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=6PHInD2R-Lo:qN0M4i9xEog:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=6PHInD2R-Lo:qN0M4i9xEog:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-2738013752505968014Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:26:00 +00002009-06-09T16:40:19.631-04:00Howard County Family Dentistrycpap therapy high riskbody mass index cause mortalityHealth and Beautymortality risk sleep apneaA study in the August 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that people with severe sleep apnea have a much higher mortality risk than people without sleep apnea, and this risk increases when sleep apnea is untreated. Results show that people who have severe sleep apnea, which involves frequent breathing pauses during sleep, have three times the risk of dying due to any cause compared with people http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/06/studys-show-that-people-with-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=pw3jSTSo9Pc:QAgJtuuE33o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=pw3jSTSo9Pc:QAgJtuuE33o:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=pw3jSTSo9Pc:QAgJtuuE33o:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-6301457985927557307Fri, 15 May 2009 15:02:00 +00002009-05-15T11:06:31.555-04:00bleeding gumsbrushing teethheart attackgum diseasePeriodontitisHeart DiseaseHoward County Family DentistryBloody Gumsperiooral healthOK, this isn’t as fun and sexy to talk about as cosmetic dentistry but it’s time to sound the alarm on one of the most common diseases around. It’s GUM DISEASE folks and 75% of Americans have some stage of it.Sadly, most people think that it’s normal when gums bleed. Well it’s not! If you washed your hands and they started to bleed, wouldn’t you get a little worried? Of course you would, yet mosthttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/05/got-bloody-gums.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=KGMJq2mdMTY:y1MIevVwYUA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=KGMJq2mdMTY:y1MIevVwYUA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=KGMJq2mdMTY:y1MIevVwYUA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-753086587731620655Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:59:00 +00002009-04-20T15:54:37.904-04:00brushing teethThe ViewWhoopiHoward County Family Dentistryoral healthThomas J Fenlon DDSPlease check out our website at www.howardcountydentist.com or call our office at (410) 442-2800.http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/04/taking-care-of-your-oral-health-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=6NBrqCavUwc:yf8cvvmPbIs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=6NBrqCavUwc:yf8cvvmPbIs:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=6NBrqCavUwc:yf8cvvmPbIs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-4028256711756206686Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:33:00 +00002009-04-08T15:34:03.612-04:00Howard County Family Dentistry and Dr. Fenlon are please to announce the launch of SmileTalk, our quarterly newsletter! This is the first edition of many that will allow our office to stay in touch with you regarding recent health news, new happenings in our office, and other fun stuff. Unlike other health newsletters, we want SmileTalk to be informative yet fun for our patients.Things to http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/04/launch-of-smiletalk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=xb59E0YMIg0:GR5xFT9OlGw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=xb59E0YMIg0:GR5xFT9OlGw:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=xb59E0YMIg0:GR5xFT9OlGw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-6972107675375105088Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:30:00 +00002009-04-08T15:31:17.008-04:00Dr. Fenlon and Howard County Family Dentistry are proud to announce that we have teamed up with the Smiles for Life Foundation for the third year. Howard County Family Dentistry and Dr. Fenlon will donate our time to provide a superior professional teeth whitening service at a 50% discounted rate this and every March through June. This allows you to donate your entire $200 fee directly to the http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/04/smiles-for-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=oK2gxOwEiDA:_cb27nPMDCA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=oK2gxOwEiDA:_cb27nPMDCA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=oK2gxOwEiDA:_cb27nPMDCA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-2508593366651420957Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:26:00 +00002009-04-08T15:29:03.150-04:00With Easter fast approaching it will not be long until our children are waking up to those brightly-colored baskets filled with goodies. We all know the risks to our teeth when we consume sugary treats.Dr. Fenlon wants to give the Easter Bunny some ideas on ways to supplement the usual candy treats with other healthy items. Here is a list of Dr. Fenlon approved healthy alternatives to Easter http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2009/04/healthy-alternatives-this-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=acY0x13sP_k:pACIy_WMlH4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=acY0x13sP_k:pACIy_WMlH4:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=acY0x13sP_k:pACIy_WMlH4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-5719075447076132013Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:37:00 +00002008-10-14T14:48:54.342-04:00Heart Disease and StrokeDid you know that the plaque that develops on your teeth is the same plaque that causes heart attacks? The most common type of bacteria in dental plaque can escape into the bloodstream, travel through the arteries, and result in blood clots that can cause heart attackes.A potentially fatal disease called bacterial endocarditis – a condition in which the lining of the hearthttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2008/10/importance-of-regular-oral-healthcare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=eaICveG6KA0:68IpX1Awn9I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=eaICveG6KA0:68IpX1Awn9I:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=eaICveG6KA0:68IpX1Awn9I:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-5033294904842770260Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:49:00 +00002008-08-26T08:57:50.337-04:00DiabetesDiabetes is a disease in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are above normal. This can lead to serious health problems including heart disease, kidney failure, and even leg or foot amputation. However, there are also some oral health implications associated with diabetes. The most common and potentially harmful oral health problems are gingivitis and periodontitis, which is more severehttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2008/08/importance-of-regular-oral-healthcare_26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=_2vTojJraUE:8jm3QAgdiXs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=_2vTojJraUE:8jm3QAgdiXs:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=_2vTojJraUE:8jm3QAgdiXs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-8833334526278428791Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:37:00 +00002008-08-20T13:38:53.253-04:00We at West Friendship Family Dentistry hope that everybody has been enjoying the summer season. As we approach September, many of you are shifting from vacation time to thoughts of returning to school. So while making your list of things to do like buying new school supplies, don't forget that back to school dental exam. In order to accomodate this seasonal rush, we have made extra time availablehttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-to-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=rTEvU8gsBt0:EVCoRrqATGQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=rTEvU8gsBt0:EVCoRrqATGQ:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=rTEvU8gsBt0:EVCoRrqATGQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-7547309275439606760Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:35:00 +00002008-08-20T14:34:41.502-04:00Hello to everyone reading my blogsite! I wanted a better way to communicate with our community on the news in regards to dentistry and overall oral health. Please check back every once in a while for news and postings.Whether you are seeking Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ Treatment, or General Dentistry, we use the most advanced technology available in Howard County, Maryland, to provide you with dentalhttp://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2008/08/welcome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=_36VqiWGCc8:OtR2tqJt798:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=_36VqiWGCc8:OtR2tqJt798:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=_36VqiWGCc8:OtR2tqJt798:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055035742468933101.post-5838705342430262793Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:25:00 +00002008-08-20T13:34:22.140-04:00Dr. Fenlon Dental BlogAt West Friendship Family Dentistry, Dr. Fenlon wants you to know that the condition of your oral health plays a very important role in your overall health. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), more than 90% of all systemic (overall) diseases have oral health symptoms. Research shows that poor oral health can be a sign of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, premature births, and http://howardcountydentist.blogspot.com/2008/08/importance-of-regular-oral-healthcare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Fenlon DDS)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=8vzN1sW4iLY:UJktwR-ZKI0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=8vzN1sW4iLY:UJktwR-ZKI0:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?a=8vzN1sW4iLY:UJktwR-ZKI0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/drfenlon?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>