You would never consider running a red light on a busy street or crossing over a lane of orange traffic cones on the freeway. But a word of caution from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria: you might be doing some everyday things that are dangerous for your oral health. In this post, we’ll…
Dental health
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, it’s quite common for patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close to your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the…
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or…
Aging and Dentistry
A wise person once said that while everyone wants a long life, no one wants to be old. But of course, aging happens to us all. Thanks to improved healthcare, it is projected that one of every five Americans will be in the sixty-five-and-older age group by 2030.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special…
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, with these tips from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Here goes! Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds you…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
In this post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we describe some simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important dental health habits anyone can form is to always let their toothbrush completely air dry between uses. The…
Save Your Breath
This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food bits on the teeth, gums,…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
In this post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva substance is a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here…
The Gift Of Oral Health
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss after a checkup at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their simplicitgy fool you! These tools…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Most of us have the same number of teeth as early humans. Our extra teeth are wisdom teeth, and they can cause problems. We can treat them…
