Everyone deserves good dental health, and good dental health care. Getting it, however, can be difficult for some people. Illness or disease, and certain psychological conditions, can make it a challenge just getting to the dentist’s chair. They can also make the patient more susceptible to oral complications, and to compromised dental health. Such circumstances…
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Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a beautiful smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we present a quick refresher on critical lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a…
Express Your Personality With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
What makes up a perfect smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? A perfect smile is more than the sum of its parts. At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we believe that your perfect smile also contains another element—your unique personality. We know that perfection is a loaded word. But…
Lasting a Lifetime: Pediatric Dentistry
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, which is why early dental care is so important. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are committed to pediatric dentistry. A big part of keeping teeth and gums healthy is daily care. That means teaching your youngsters good brushing and flossing habits. It also means…
Dentistry and Dental Phobia
Dental phobia is a condition that leaves people terrified of going to the dentist. Most of those who have it are perfectly aware that their fears are irrational, but are still unable to do anything about it. With the right help, like what is available at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, people with…
The Mark Of The Perfect Dentist
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to find one. At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we have a full range of dental services. Our team of dental professionals has been providing valuable services since 2015. Some of our services include orthodontics,…
Keeping Patients Calm
Are you or a family member apprehensive about going to the dentist? Have you neglected going to the dentist because of this, and fear the amount of work that might need to be carried out? Sedation dentistry from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria might be just what you need. If your past or…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
In this post, the dentists at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA examine some specifics about brushing your teeth. It should be a very straight-forward process, but like so many things, there is always room for improvement. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing. Working up…
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia, we provide full service dentistry for patients in Alexandria and surrounding communities. Our team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help us to exceed our patients’ expectations. We understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile. We are dedicated to providing each patient with personalized care…
Dentistry and Down Syndrome
Categories: Special needs dentistry
People with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) have to go to the dentist, just like anyone else. But they can have unique differences that require special attention. While not essential, SHCN patients as a group tend to do better with dentists who have had special training and are equipped to accommodate them, like the team…
