Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, and it’s not difficult to see why. Dentists treat many common dental problems with bonding. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material the same shade as your teeth. Your dentist applies the material to your teeth while soft and set with a special light.…
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Center for Dental Anesthesia Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Categories: General Dentistry
I find that many of my patients get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. You can remove plaque through daily brushing and flossing. However, if it isn’t removed…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Categories: General Dentistry
Restorative dentistry has progressed considerably over the years and there are now several effective ways to correct decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to focus on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive substitute for a complete crown and either…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
Categories: General Dentistry
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Maybe you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
Categories: Teeth Whitening
You have probably seen ads for lightening products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we only recommend tooth bleaching…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
Categories: Family Dentistry
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
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
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…
Center for Dental Anesthesia Teeth Whitening News
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Want a brighter smile? At-home or in-office teeth whitening procedures are more affordable and effective than ever before. Call the experienced cosmetic dentistry staff at Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria.
Suspect A Bite Problem?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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,…
