If you are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists and doctors are continually treating severe…
Dental health
What Does Your Alexandria Dentist Need To Know?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
For optimal dental health, all Alexandria, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for scheduled cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also critical that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about any…
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Alexandria Area
Categories: Dental health, Sedation Dentistry
Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Alexandria area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Alexandria area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to your oral health. However, many…
Yes, We Treat Bad Breath
When dental patients ask if mouthwash cures bad breath, we tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes have a considerable amount…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of Center for Dental Anesthesia are given 6 important instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you attain the proper outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation…
The Premiere Choice for Special Needs Dentistry
Categories: Dental health, Special needs dentistry
Visits to the dentist can be stressful for even the most daring individuals. For people with special needs, these appointments could be difficult, if not impossible, to endure. Fortunately, the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, Virginia, has built a reputation as a top-notch provider of specialized dental care. The center offers full-service anesthesia dentistry…
Which Is The Best Toothbrush For Virginia Residents?
One of the most important tools for maintaining oral hygiene is a toothbrush. However, with so many types of toothbrushes available in the Alexandria Virginia market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for you. Choosing the best toothbrush can depend on a lot of factors. Our team at Center for Dental Anesthesia…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many individuals with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s difficult to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for…
Alexandria Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Alexandria dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Lighten Your Smile Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Alexandria. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we have an excellent…