General Dentistry

Today in the Alexandria dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they…

How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had undergone drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though advanced dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the sound of a dental drill can make…

Your child’s first dental exam at Center for Dental Anesthesia should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Alexandria office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect…

General dentists in the Alexandria area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Alexandria general dentist will refer you to a local Alexandria specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Alexandria area: Endodontists Endodontists…

Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the Alexandria people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many Alexandria and northern Virgina adults, you started developing cavities…

Hi. I’m Dentist Zeyad Mady. When my northern Virgina and Annandale area patients get mouth sores, I advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t…

Whether you have lived in Virginia for a long time, or just moving in to the Alexandria area, taking care of your teeth eventually involves a visit to the dentist. We are Center for Dental Anesthesia located at 5284 Dawes Ave in Alexandria, Virginia. If you are looking for an experienced family dentist, we invite…