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…
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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.…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
One of the most common requests we get at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is for teeth whitening. Everyone, it seems, would like to have teeth that are whiter. The good news is that it has never been easier to get a brilliant white smile. To confirm that, all you need to do…
Porcelain Veneers And Instant Orthodontics
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain veneers
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth – or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, porcelain veneers can mask these and…
Dental Implants Don’t Require Several Visits
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, it may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. Our…
Improving Oral Health Outcomes: Cerebral Palsy and Dentistry
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by brain damage that happens either before birth, or in the first few years of life. The condition affects muscle coordination and results in uncontrolled body movement, seizures, problems with balance, and sensory dysfunction. There may also be intellectual impairment.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs…
Creating Memorable Smiles At Center for Dental Anesthesia
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: Teeth…
Center for Dental Anesthesia Has A Solution For Dental Anxiety
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we understand that some people have severe anxiety when they go to the dentist. With sedation dentistry, it is possible to relax during a checkup instead of being tense and fearful. In some cases, people with dental anxiety avoid dentist appointments altogether. This, in turn, puts their dental…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, the dentist at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA remind you to never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily with pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease,…
