There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something […]
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Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut […]
We Love Our Dental Assistants!
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. They work […]
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out what medications their patients are taking. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental process. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can affect oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other […]
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we are a primary care dental provider, a role that we take very seriously. When you come in for your regular checkup we will give you a thorough examination and cleaning to ensure you have good dental health. There are nearly 150,000 dentists practicing in North America […]
8 Things You Should Know About Your Baby’s Teeth
Life is hectic for new moms and dads and some function on very little sleep for several months. At Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we don’t want the first year to fly by in a blur without busy parents giving a thought to their baby’s teeth. Unfortunately, “out of sight, out of mind” is […]
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your best physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we use cosmetic dentistry to help our patients get fabulous smiles. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at […]
It Doesn’t Take Long To Beautify Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we can improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry by restoring cracked or discolored teeth, by straightening them, or even by replacing those that are missing. We all want to have the best possible smiles, but cosmetic dentistry is more than just appearance. Straight teeth are easier to […]
Looking For A Red Carpet-Caliber Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
When you see photos of celebrities, do you ever wonder how they project such perfection? Can ordinary people ever achieve anything approaching it? When it comes to sensational smiles, the answer from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is a resounding “Yes!” – with the help of cosmetic dentistry. There many effective cosmetic dentistry […]
Suffering From Jaw Pain?
Categories: Family Dentistry, TMD treatment
At Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In this blog post we will discuss jaw pain. The jaw is a sliding hinge joint, and its formal name is a real mouthful: the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ disorder (TMJ/TMD) is more common than […]
