For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like…
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7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we apply it to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done…
What Can Center for Dental Anesthesia Do For You?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Whether it’s your first visit to The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria or your fiftieth, you can be confident that we will provide the highest level of dental care possible. If it’s your first visit, then we’ll begin by reviewing the state of your dental health and discuss any concerns you might have. Experience…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
In this post from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, other elements can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia.…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Your dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know, of course, how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
It’s unfortunate, but true: a lot of people don’t smile because they are embarrassed by the state of their teeth. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, cosmetic dentistry can improve just about any aspect of your smile! When we think of smiles, the first thing we think of are the teeth, of course.…
Swollen Gums?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
If you are worried about swollen gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. You should have your symptoms checked out right away, because they could be a sign of gum disease, a serious but treatable condition at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Gum disease is progressive. Before it reaches the advanced…
General Anesthesia in Dentistry
Do you know what it means to relieve man of his pain and suffering? Anesthesia is the most humane of all of man’s accomplishments, and what a merciful accomplishment it was. –Joseph Lewis People tend to associate dental anesthesia with patients who have anxiety or phobia. Fear of the dentist is, in fact, widespread. In…
Kids Who Like Dental Visits?
Healthy teeth and gums are important no matter your age; it’s just as important for kids to have regular checkups as it is for adults. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we understand that no kid really wants to go to the dentist, so we make our office a friendly and inviting place.…
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Are you suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? It won’t get better until you have one of our dentists take a look, at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Toothache pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. Many dread seeking relief because they fear the…
