In today’s world, where first impressions matter more than ever, a confident smile can open doors and create lasting connections. Let’s take a look at the world of cosmetic dentistry and how our team of experts can help you. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, Virginia, we believe that every smile deserves to shine…
Dental Implants
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think

Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? 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. The team at the Center for Dental Anesthesia can…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Alexandria

Are you a busy Alexandria resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? The Center for Dental Anesthesia can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At the Center for Dental Anesthesia, we have been treating the residents of Alexandria since 2015 and have seen…
Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing

If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a critical decision. Will you choose conventional dentures? Will you choose tooth implants? There is no contest when you consider the advantages of implants from the Center fro Dental Anesthesia. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and tooth implants. Feel Dentures sit…
How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant?

Today’s article from the Center for Dental Anesthesia is for people who have decided to replace a tooth with a tooth implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to perform the procedure. This is an essential decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Are dental implants too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia, we offer complete dental implant solutions. Let’s talk about it. Dental implants are an investment in…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested dental service at Center for Dental Anesthesia. When my patients inquire about tooth restoration, I generally tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns…
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…
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?

What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this article, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants

Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Alexandria area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit dramatically from these slip-free dental…