A beautiful smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and…
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How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and…
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
When was the last time you checked your smile in the mirror? Were you satisfied with what you saw? If the answer is “Not really,” then you may want to review these five great reasons to consider cosmetic dentistry at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. 5 Good Reasons A little goes a…
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…
Think You May Have A Cavity?
To maintain good dental health, your teeth need a lot of good old fashioned TLC. But even when we do our best, bacteria can sneak in and cause tooth decay. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we are here to take care of your dental issues. Few of us go through life…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA we see patients with gum disease almost every day. It’s a serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a…
An Ugly Duckling In Your Mouth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment – what you might call an ugly duckling? No matter how hard you try, it detracts from your smile and is impossible to ignore. We can fix it with cosmetic dentistry at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. Dental bonding is an affordable…
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and having regular checkups at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. If you are doing everything right but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully isn’t…
Wear A Crown In Alexandria
Categories: Dental crown, Dental health
Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use most at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. Crowns restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of…
