People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have special challenges when it comes to dentistry and dental health. What to others may be an ordinary trip to the dentist’s office is filled with triggers that can make an otherwise straightforward appointment difficult. Yet people with ASD need regular cleanings and checkups to ensure good dental…
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Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
This post from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria describes how family dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. Family dentistry, also called general dentistry, is dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, such as a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will…
Think Twice Before Using Mail-Order Aligners
Categories: Clear braces, Perfect smile
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we get it. It sounds simple. It sounds economical. It sounds convenient. You order a kit online. It is delivered to your door. You take an impression of your teeth in the comfort of your home. Or you stop by the clinic and have the impression taken.…
Are Dentures Inevitable?
Categories: Dental Implants
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with good dental hygiene at home and regular checkups at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, they can. But sometimes things go wrong, even with the best of care. Dental implants are an ideal solution for anyone who loses one or more of their natural…
A Choice In Dental Fillings
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
With all the talk in Alexandria of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Virginia cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings.…
Toddler With A Toothache?
When your little one complains of mouth pain, you want to relieve it as soon as possible. Remember us at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, where we offer complete pediatric dentistry services. There are many possible causes of children’s tooth pain. Tooth decay Emerging teeth Chipped or cracked tooth Mouth sore or cut…
Keep Your Teeth Safe
Categories: Family Dentistry
There are more ways to exercise than ever before, from personal trainers to all-purpose gyms to recreational sports. At Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we want to remind our patients that many activities pose a risk to teeth. You may believe that mouthguards are only for boxers and pro football players. Actually, mouthguards can…
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut…
We Love Our Dental Assistants!
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. They work…
