Today’s article is for individuals who are discouraged because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. The dentists at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA encourage you to keep trying, and assure you that we’re eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many individuals are faithful…
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Cosmetic Dentistry in Alexandria: It’s Not About Vanity!
Since 2015, the Center for Dental Anesthesia has provided confidence and dignity to our Alexandria patients through sedation dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Not everyone is blessed with bright eyes and a beautiful smile. If only! We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues and customers. Wanting to look your best…
Are You Smiling?
Hello Alexandria! Welcome to Center for Dental Anesthesia, and we have been here serving the Alexandria area since 2015. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep our patients and others…
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Center for Dental Anesthesia
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1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…
Dental Checkup: How Often?
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When was the last time you had a dental check-up? Most people need a dental check-up every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to Center for Dental Anesthesia Zeyad Mady, DDS, of Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is accepting…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
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Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, and it’s not difficult to see why. Dentists treat many common dental problems with bonding. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material the same shade as your teeth. Your dentist applies the material to your teeth while soft and set with a special light.…
Center for Dental Anesthesia Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
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I find that many of my patients get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. You can remove plaque through daily brushing and flossing. However, if it isn’t removed…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
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Restorative dentistry has progressed considerably over the years and there are now several effective ways to correct decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to focus on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive substitute for a complete crown and either…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
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When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Maybe you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
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How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of dental caries in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated dental caries3 10% of adults 65…
