Many Alexandria professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A brilliant smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! Start the Day With a Smile When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth…
Restorative Dentistry
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today’s message focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn,…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
It’s not just about looks. According to research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. You Can Beautify Your Smile Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria have experienced…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this article, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Alexandria area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit dramatically from these slip-free dental…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have problems with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is important to come in for an exam. Mouth…
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we correct all types of smile flaws. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can bring about…
It’s A Great Time To Have Ugly Teeth!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have ugly teeth because cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly into unbelievably beautiful. Teeth whitening can benefit almost every adult. Years of staining can be magically erased in a day at your dentist’s office or over a few months with a cost-effective at-home…
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
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…