There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, please tell us. We can do something about it. The problems…
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Dental Health and Parkinson’s Disease
Categories: General Dentistry, Special needs dentistry
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system that affects motor skills. It is a progressive disease that impacts about one million people in the United States. It occurs most often in older people but can also be seen in people under the age of forty.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs…
Tooth Whitening For A Whiter Smile
When it comes to enhancing your smile, teeth whitening is one of the easiest and most rewarding procedures. It’s one of the most-requested cosmetic dentistry procedures at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. There are a lot of teeth whitening options out there. Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Should you leave it to the professionals?…
Center for Dental Anesthesia Can Make Your Whites Whiter
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
One of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures we perform at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is teeth whitening. Everyone, it seems, would like to have a brighter smile. The good news is that it has never been easier to achieve. All you need to do is take a look at all the…
Preventive Dentistry At Center for Dental Anesthesia
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we do everything we can to keep the teeth and gums of our patients clean and healthy. In other words, we really stress dental health: how to get it and how to keep it. One of the best approaches is with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry – or…
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
You would never consider running a red light on a busy street or crossing over a lane of orange traffic cones on the freeway. But a word of caution from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria: you might be doing some everyday things that are dangerous for your oral health. In this post, we’ll…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, it’s quite common for patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close to your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the…
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or…
Aging and Dentistry
A wise person once said that while everyone wants a long life, no one wants to be old. But of course, aging happens to us all. Thanks to improved healthcare, it is projected that one of every five Americans will be in the sixty-five-and-older age group by 2030.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special…
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, with these tips from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Here goes! Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds you…
