It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out what medications their patients are taking. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental process. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can affect oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other…
Dental health
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we are a primary care dental provider, a role that we take very seriously. When you come in for your regular checkup we will give you a thorough examination and cleaning to ensure you have good dental health. There are nearly 150,000 dentists practicing in North America…
8 Things You Should Know About Your Baby’s Teeth
Life is hectic for new moms and dads and some function on very little sleep for several months. At Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we don’t want the first year to fly by in a blur without busy parents giving a thought to their baby’s teeth. Unfortunately, “out of sight, out of mind” is…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles.…
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is about the preparation necessary for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, an implant is a permanent post placed into the jawbone with attached abutment and artificial tooth. Dental implants can also support a dental bridge or full dental arch. Who…
A Noteworthy Dental Experience
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At The Center of Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we make every checkup a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and committment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act:…
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth
At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. You can restore your smile with a dental implant from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. A dental implant is a titanium post that is placed into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on…
Our Standard Of Excellence
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime.…
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At The Center for Dental Anesthesis in Alexandria, our goal with every patient is excellent dental health: gums that are pink and healthy, and teeth that are free of cavities. The main cause of tooth decay and gum disease is plaque, that sticky, filmy layer that forms on teeth. Plaque forms when foods with sugars…
Preventing Tooth Decay
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Tooth decay is a common dental health issue, and it affects both children and adults. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we treat tooth decay and promote the best possible dental health in our patients. Blame it on Bacteria Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria live in your mouth and commingle with…
