Most people brush their teeth every day (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria: One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle…
Dental health
Dentistry and the Graying of America
The American population is getting older. There are now more older citizens, proportionately, than ever before. Social scientists believe we are on the verge something has never happened: within the next twenty years, older adults will outnumber younger people.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry posts from the Center for Dental Anesthesia?…
Helping Alexandria Love Dental Visits
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
No one really enjoys going to the dentist, and at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we understand that. But we want all our patients to have a positive experience when they come in for an appointment, and we’re always willing to go the extra mile for their comfort. We want to be transparent…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we apply it to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done…
What Can Center for Dental Anesthesia Do For You?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Whether it’s your first visit to The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria or your fiftieth, you can be confident that we will provide the highest level of dental care possible. If it’s your first visit, then we’ll begin by reviewing the state of your dental health and discuss any concerns you might have. Experience…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
In this post from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, other elements can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia.…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Your dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know, of course, how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in…
Swollen Gums?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
If you are worried about swollen gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. You should have your symptoms checked out right away, because they could be a sign of gum disease, a serious but treatable condition at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Gum disease is progressive. Before it reaches the advanced…
General Anesthesia in Dentistry
Do you know what it means to relieve man of his pain and suffering? Anesthesia is the most humane of all of man’s accomplishments, and what a merciful accomplishment it was. –Joseph Lewis People tend to associate dental anesthesia with patients who have anxiety or phobia. Fear of the dentist is, in fact, widespread. In…
