At The Center of Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we make every checkup a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and committment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act:…
Family Dentistry
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth
At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. You can restore your smile with a dental implant from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. A dental implant is a titanium post that is placed into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on…
Our Standard Of Excellence
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime.…
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At The Center for Dental Anesthesis in Alexandria, our goal with every patient is excellent dental health: gums that are pink and healthy, and teeth that are free of cavities. The main cause of tooth decay and gum disease is plaque, that sticky, filmy layer that forms on teeth. Plaque forms when foods with sugars…
Preventing Tooth Decay
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Tooth decay is a common dental health issue, and it affects both children and adults. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we treat tooth decay and promote the best possible dental health in our patients. Blame it on Bacteria Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria live in your mouth and commingle with…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
It should only take about five minutes, but it might just save your life: an oral cancer screening at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. If you’ve ever wondered why, at each checkup, we ask you if there have been any changes to your medical history, one of the reasons is to help us…
Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, is meant to last a lifetime. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandira, we remind you that while enamel is super strong, you have to take care of it! Here…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
You know the old saying: prevention is the best medicine. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are big advocates of preventative dentistry as the best way to maintain dental health. Preventative dentistry, though, is more than healthy teeth and gums. Your dental health is directly related to your overall health. Poor dental…
Wisdom Teeth Extraction At Center for Dental Anesthesia
For the majority of adults whose wisdom teeth start coming in, the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria recommends extraction. Wisdom teeth often grow in crooked. This can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. Their position, way at the back of the mouth, make them difficult to brush, increasing the risk of decay and gum disease.…
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush…
