The team at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA knows how hard it can be for the parent or caregiver of a child with special needs to find a dental practice that makes space for physical and mental disabilities. In order to solve this problem, our mission has always been to create a…
Oral Health
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. 5 Ways to Floss…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, gum disease is easy to treat if it is caught in the early…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
This message from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we are a primary care dental provider, a role that we take very seriously. When you come in for your regular checkup we will give you a thorough examination and cleaning to ensure you have good dental health. There are nearly 150,000 dentists practicing in North America…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles.…
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…
Cancer and Dental Health
Cancer is a frightening disease that has affected the lives of millions of people. About 1.5 million new cases are diagnosed in the United States, each and every year.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry posts from the Center for Dental Anesthesia? Click here. Cancer annually claims hundreds of thousands of lives,…
Oral Health In Childhood Has A Lifelong Impact
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is critical, which is why we like to see our youngest patients for regular checkups at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Tooth decay and gum disease can restrict speech development and make it more difficult to eat. Unhealthy teeth lower a child’s self-confidence. This, in turn, puts mental…
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…
