Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your dental health? Your diet influences your risk of cavities, enamel…
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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…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
In this blog post from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we look at all the ways that cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that refers to a range of dental procedures. Any one of them can have a big impact on your smile. Put a few together…
Healthy Tooth Enamel
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is neither indestructable nor renewable. It’s important to brush and floss daily, and have regualr checkups at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. We recommend using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Use it after every meal to gently clean away food particles.…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy!
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria our objective is to help every patient who comes in for an appointment to have the best possible oral health. This post focuses on something that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a…
Dentistry and Special Needs Patients
There is always going to be a need for dentistry aimed at people with special needs. That’s the topic of this article – but we begin by acknowledging that not everyone likes that term, “special needs.” The National Center for Biotechnology Information, for example, calls it “an ineffective euphemism,” while the folks over at the…
Do You Love Your Smile?
The people who are happiest with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you see were not always that way: they are the result of cosmetic dentistry, like what we provide at The Center for Dental…
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
A smile makeover from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria will give you a brilliant new smile that leads to greater self-confidence and improved dental health. We take a very methodical approach to make sure you’re thrilled with the results. A smile makeover means combining different cosmetic dentistry techqniues to improve the appearance of…
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Most people brush their teeth every day (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria: One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
In this post from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we talk about smile makeovers. Some people think the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your upper front…
