Restorative and cosmetic dentistry options at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA might seem like a frivolous and ultimately unnecessary expense. After all, aren’t routine dental checks and the occasional drill-and-fill enough to maintain a smile? In the best of cases, this can be true. However, for a large number of patients, cosmetic…
General Dentistry
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…
Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Superficial cuts in the skin vanish without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in…
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Regular check-ups and cleanings at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA are essential for good dental health. But some people tend to have gums that bleed after a thorough cleaning, causing them concern. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple days after your dental cleaning, don’t…
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…
Our Focus On Inclusive Dental Care
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we know that dental care – and healthcare, in general – can be hard to access for patients with disabilities. It’s also worth noting that, even when the access is there, it can still be hard to find a practice that can ensure their comfort, dignity,…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and…
Bad Breath Treatment At Center for Dental Anesthesia
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Do you worry that you have bad breath? At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA we help our patients with this unpleasant, annoying, and potentially embarrassing condition. If you have bad breath, the first thing to do is make sure you are cleaning your teeth, gums, and tongue thoroughly. This does not mean…
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for Craniofacial…
