Are you among the millions of Americans coping with dental anxiety? The dentists at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA are here to help. 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Communicate these fears and concerns…
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Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A cosmetic dentistry smile makeover from the Center for Dental Anesthesia can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes…
What Can Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain veneers
In this post from the team at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we are taking the time to answer a question that many of our dental patients have: “What exactly are veneers, and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin.…
Special Needs and Dental Health
People from all over the Washington, DC and Virginia area turn to the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria for special needs dentistry, which our team has provided for many years. We treat patients with disabilities and diseases, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or Down Syndrome; patients with medical problems like diabetes, or who are in …
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, TMD treatment
Everyday stress can cause some people to clench their jaw or grinding their teeth. The team at the Center for Dental Aesthetics in Alexandria warns you that grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is sometimes called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for the temporomandibular joint.…
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Remember when being a toothless five-year-old dazzled friends and family? When a lisp was considered cute and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are awkward and lisps can make you self-conscious. Cosmetic dentistry from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria can help. If you are missing one or more of your teeth,…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Center for Dental Anesthesia
Hello Alexandria dental blog visitors, welcome to the Center for Dental Anesthesia blog. We provide sedation dentistry and other services to patients in the surrounding area. A patient of ours recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off for the…
Can You Handle A Dental Emergency?
At the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we hope you never experience a serious dental emergency. It’s critical, however, to know what to do in such a situation. Here is a quiz on dental emergencies and other oral problems. 1. One of the wires on your braces breaks. What do you do? a. Cut…
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Sedation Dentistry
Today’s article is for individuals who are discouraged because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. The dentists at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA encourage you to keep trying, and assure you that we’re eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many individuals are faithful…
Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait!
Center for Dental Anesthesia patients who wait to have a sore tooth checked end up saying “I wish I had come sooner.” Even with all the various causes of mouth issues, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your dentist!” And it seems like toothaches always get worse on Friday night right before the…
