Hearing that you need a root canal is never welcome news. That’s because root canals are usually associated with pain. That may have been true once upon a time, but at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, rest assured: root canal therapy is relatively painless, and the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks. Root canals…
Family Dentistry
Focusing On The Top 3
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, please tell us. We can do something about it. The problems…
Preventive Dentistry At Center for Dental Anesthesia
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we do everything we can to keep the teeth and gums of our patients clean and healthy. In other words, we really stress dental health: how to get it and how to keep it. One of the best approaches is with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry – or…
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
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…
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…
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…
