Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health

Categories: Family Dentistry
 adolescent dental issues

If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Center for Dental Anesthesia post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we see cavities and gum disease far too often in…

Behind The Scenes: Dental Crown Fabrication

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
how a dental crown is made Alexandria

Today’s post looks at the complex process required to manufacture a dental crown. Dental crowns can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for other materials. Modern porcelain crowns are a…

Is Grandpa Smiling?

Categories: General Dentistry
elderly oral health Alexandria

How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of dental caries in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated dental caries3 10% of adults 65…

Suspect A Bite Problem?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
malocclusion examination Alexandria

Hello! I’m Zeyad Mady, DDS, of Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion (which literally translates to”bad bite”). Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole. Fortunately, in most cases,…

Keeping Bones Strong In Alexandria

Categories: Oral Health
Center for Dental Anesthesia

Poor bone health can cause jaw bone erosion. Maintain a good diet and schedule regular checkups or for sleep dentistry, at Center for Dental Anesthesia today. We provide top-quality cosmetic, preventive care to the Alexandria area.

Dental Bridge vs Dental Implant

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Attention Alexandria Replace Your Dental Bridge Before You Lose Teeth

Dental bridges are a popular option for replacing missing teeth. Contact Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria today to find out if this cosmetic procedure is right for you. We also offer restorative and general dentistry.

Help Me – I’m Afraid Of The Dentist!

Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Alexandria Sleep Dentistry

Don’t be afraid to schedule an appointment at Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. We offer sedation dentistry for cosmetic and general procedures. Sedation dentistry allows you to undergo treatments and regular cleanings that will keep your mouth healthy.