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…
Dental health
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…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at the Center for Dental Anesthesia is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is crucial, You’ll never hear one of us…
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Unfortunately, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes,…
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
Center for Dental Anesthesia patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Center for Dental Anesthesia we think it’s great that people in the Alexandria area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that having…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Categories: Dental health
Your teeth can last a lifetime. With a few daily precautions and regular checkups at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, you’ll go a long way toward making sure they do. If you do any of the following, we recommend that you stop: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or…
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental exam in a while, give us a call at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. Consider these important reasons for having regular cleanings and checkups: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way…
5 Cavity Basics
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Preventing tooth decay is one of the main reasons people come to us, at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. In this blog post, we’ll describe five things you should know about cavities. Cavities means tooth decay. They happen when certain bacteria produce acids that destroy a tooth’s hard surface, called enamel, and…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with all your responsibilities. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do…
