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.…
Oral Health
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…
Focusing On The Top 3
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, please tell us. We can do something about it. The problems…
Preventive Dentistry At Center for Dental Anesthesia
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we do everything we can to keep the teeth and gums of our patients clean and healthy. In other words, we really stress dental health: how to get it and how to keep it. One of the best approaches is with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry – or…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, it’s quite common for patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close to your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the…
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or…
Aging and Dentistry
A wise person once said that while everyone wants a long life, no one wants to be old. But of course, aging happens to us all. Thanks to improved healthcare, it is projected that one of every five Americans will be in the sixty-five-and-older age group by 2030.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
In this post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we describe some simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important dental health habits anyone can form is to always let their toothbrush completely air dry between uses. The…
Save Your Breath
This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food bits on the teeth, gums,…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
In this post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva substance is a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here…
