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…
Dental health
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…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
It should only take about five minutes, but it might just save your life: an oral cancer screening at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. If you’ve ever wondered why, at each checkup, we ask you if there have been any changes to your medical history, one of the reasons is to help us…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Categories: Dental health
In this post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in…
Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, is meant to last a lifetime. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandira, we remind you that while enamel is super strong, you have to take care of it! Here…
Cancer and Dental Health
Cancer is a frightening disease that has affected the lives of millions of people. About 1.5 million new cases are diagnosed in the United States, each and every year.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry posts from the Center for Dental Anesthesia? Click here. Cancer annually claims hundreds of thousands of lives,…
Dental Implants: Too Good To Be True?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Dental implants from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria can be used to replace one or several teeth, or even anchor a set of dentures. They look and function like natural teeth. Does that sound too good to be true? You’ve probably heard some dental implant hype. Bite and chew like normal! Implant-supported dentures…
Oral Health In Childhood Has A Lifelong Impact
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is critical, which is why we like to see our youngest patients for regular checkups at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Tooth decay and gum disease can restrict speech development and make it more difficult to eat. Unhealthy teeth lower a child’s self-confidence. This, in turn, puts mental…
