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…
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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,…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help
Categories: Dental anxiety, Sedation Dentistry
If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment, sedation dentistry from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is for you. Sedation dentistry is completely safe and very popular for anyone coping with dental anxiety. Though it may sound impossible, with sedation dentistry, patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times…
Change Your Life In 4 Steps
There is no question that dentures are preferable to a toothless mouth, but they are not issue free. An increasingly popular alternative is state-of-the-art implant dentures from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexadnria. Traditional dentures can make it difficult to chew and taste food. It’s embarrassing to talk when they are slipping around in…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
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…
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…
