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…
Dental health
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…
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
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…
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:…
