Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Alexandria area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Alexandria area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to your oral health. However, many…
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Yes, We Treat Bad Breath
When dental patients ask if mouthwash cures bad breath, we tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes have a considerable amount…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of Center for Dental Anesthesia are given 6 important instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you attain the proper outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation…
The Premiere Choice for Special Needs Dentistry
Visits to the dentist can be stressful for even the most daring individuals. For people with special needs, these appointments could be difficult, if not impossible, to endure. Fortunately, the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, Virginia, has built a reputation as a top-notch provider of specialized dental care. The center offers full-service anesthesia dentistry…
Which Is The Best Toothbrush For Virginia Residents?
One of the most important tools for maintaining oral hygiene is a toothbrush. However, with so many types of toothbrushes available in the Alexandria Virginia market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for you. Choosing the best toothbrush can depend on a lot of factors. Our team at Center for Dental Anesthesia…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many individuals with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s difficult to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for…
Alexandria Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Alexandria dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Lighten Your Smile Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Alexandria. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we have an excellent…
5 Smile Solutions at Center for Dental Anesthesia
Many Alexandria professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A brilliant smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! Start the Day With a Smile When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…