We guide our dental patients at Center for Dental Anesthesia to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health issues. If you are trying to de-sugar your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as evident as the frosting on a piece…
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Specializing in Patients with Special Needs
Categories: Special needs dentistry
Going to the dentist can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone, but for those with special needs, a trip to the dentist can be downright terrifying. At Snooze Dentistry, we specialize in accommodating patients who may need a little extra care and attention during their dental procedures. Our team of experienced and compassionate dental professionals…
Is Perfect Possible?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain veneers
Are you contemplating a smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a “perfect smile” or a “celebrity smile?” Let’s address the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected. Composite Veneers The application of porcelain veneers at the Center for Dental Anesthesia can remedy several aesthetic dental issues and is…
Alexandria Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Alexandria dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Lighten Your Smile Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Alexandria. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we have an excellent…
5 Smile Solutions at Center for Dental Anesthesia
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…
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?
Categories: Teeth Whitening
What is the best professional tooth-whitening system to use in Alexandria? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Alexandria. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Alexandria dentists…
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…
