Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Most of us have the same number of teeth as early humans. Our extra teeth are wisdom teeth, and they can cause problems. We can treat them…
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Special Needs Dentistry: Personalized Experience
The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is one of just a handful of practices in the United States that specializes in dental care for people with disabilities. With 12.8% of the American population identified as disabled, the need for special needs dentistry is very high.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry…
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but it’s safe to say that most people want their teeth to be pearly white! If that sounds like you, then the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria can help you achieve that beautiful smile you deserve. Here are some tips on teeth whitening and what we can…
Boost Your Self-Confidence With Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many dental patients have experienced a boost in self-confidence by undergoing cosmetic dentistry at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Cosmetic dentistry has been described as being part part, and part science. That’s a good definition, but we would add that we use sound dental techniques to bring positive changes to the smiles of…
3 Problems Which May Require A Root Canal
In this post from The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we’re going to talk about root canals. Many people fear the idea of a root canal, but the procedure is mis-understood. There is, nothing to fear from one. People associate them with pain, but the opposite is true: root canals relieve the pain you…
How to Beat Plaque
Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. And that, in turn, is why the team at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when foods…
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
Brush. Floss. Get regular checkups. It will sound so simple when you have dentures. How many times have you said, ‘If only!’ ‘If only I had changed my oil,’ ‘If only I had stayed in college,’ ‘If only I had worn sunscreen.’ We hope you don’t ever say, ‘If only I had taken care of…
Titanium: The Bone-Loving Metal
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we have performed many dental implants, and are proud that they have a success rate greater than ninety percent. Some patients think of dental implants as replacement teeth. But…
Dental Anxiety
Categories: Dental anxiety
Fear of the dentist is a problem for millions of Americans. Some people even say their fear of the dentist is worse than their fear of death. It’s an issue that affects people all over the world, and in some cases is so intense, it prevents people from getting quality dental care. When they delay,…
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy.…
