At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are sometimes asked if gum sweetened with xylitol is an effective substitute for brushing your teeth, and regular dental exams. Before answering that question, let us tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark…
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Serving Those With No Voice: Special Needs Dentistry
We hear the term “special needs” a lot. It’s often in reference to children whose physical or psychological condition requires a particular adaptation so they can access a facility or service. The term dates back to the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, if not earlier, and the need to legally define children who…
Center for Dental Anesthesia In Alexandria Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are dedeicated to the dental health of each of our patients. Healthy teeth and gums are an important part of complete physical and mental health. An unhealthy smile can erode confidence, cause embarrasment, and make eating and speaking difficult. Our team wants to help keep your…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Some people who lose a back tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the cost to replace it and save some money? At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we have several very…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
We all go to the dentist for cleanings and check-ups, but there are other, less-obvious issues that we can help you with. In this post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we look at some common conditions you can discuss with us. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad…
Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you don’t like your smile, a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover from the Center for Denteal Anesthesia in Alexandria may be just what you’ve been looking for. Look and feel younger. Improve your oral health. Increase your confidence. Smile all the time! There are exciting developments in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is…
Dental Healthcare and Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a group of degenerative diseases that cause weakness and the loss of muscle mass. It occurs mainly in boys, and can appear as early as age three. Patients who are not treated are usually unable to walk by the time they’re about ten. While advances in medicine have extended the lifespans of…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA is about tooth enamel. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely pervasive, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic…
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we are sometimes asked how to select a toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery store, you know what we…
Keeping You Comfortable
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we mean more than physical comfort. We mean peace of mind, which may include sedation dentistry. 1. We don’t judge you. We have devoted our careers to promoting…
