Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. And that, in turn, is why the team at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when foods…
Dental health
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
Brush. Floss. Get regular checkups. It will sound so simple when you have dentures. How many times have you said, ‘If only!’ ‘If only I had changed my oil,’ ‘If only I had stayed in college,’ ‘If only I had worn sunscreen.’ We hope you don’t ever say, ‘If only I had taken care of…
Titanium: The Bone-Loving Metal
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we have performed many dental implants, and are proud that they have a success rate greater than ninety percent. Some patients think of dental implants as replacement teeth. But…
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy.…
Dental Implants Don’t Require Several Visits
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, it may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. Our…
Improving Oral Health Outcomes: Cerebral Palsy and Dentistry
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by brain damage that happens either before birth, or in the first few years of life. The condition affects muscle coordination and results in uncontrolled body movement, seizures, problems with balance, and sensory dysfunction. There may also be intellectual impairment.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs…
Center for Dental Anesthesia Has A Solution For Dental Anxiety
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we understand that some people have severe anxiety when they go to the dentist. With sedation dentistry, it is possible to relax during a checkup instead of being tense and fearful. In some cases, people with dental anxiety avoid dentist appointments altogether. This, in turn, puts their dental…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, the dentist at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA remind you to never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily with pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease,…
Change Your Life In 4 Steps
There is no question that dentures are preferable to a toothless mouth, but they are not issue free. An increasingly popular alternative is state-of-the-art implant dentures from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexadnria. Traditional dentures can make it difficult to chew and taste food. It’s embarrassing to talk when they are slipping around in…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are sometimes asked if gum sweetened with xylitol is an effective substitute for brushing your teeth, and regular dental exams. Before answering that question, let us tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark…
