Dr. Anita May Sung DDS
Dentist
4903-B Georgia Avenue, N. W. Suite B Washington DC, 20011About
Dr. Anita Sung is a Dentist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Sung specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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Can a filling last forever?
Certain types of fillings last longer than others. A silver filling can last up to forty years, putting aside a new cavity or breakage of the tooth or filling on a piece of bone or other hard substances. READ MORE
Can you brush away a cavity?
No. READ MORE
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