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.…
Dental health
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…
Kids Who Like Dental Visits?
Healthy teeth and gums are important no matter your age; it’s just as important for kids to have regular checkups as it is for adults. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we understand that no kid really wants to go to the dentist, so we make our office a friendly and inviting place.…
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Are you suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? It won’t get better until you have one of our dentists take a look, at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Toothache pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. Many dread seeking relief because they fear the…
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health?
Tooth decay is far too common in young people. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we still see too much of it at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Sometimes parents think that baby teeth aren’t all that important, since they’ll eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. That, however, is a misconception. For…
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…
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…
