Today, we’re highlighting the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was created in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The instrument is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many people…
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Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Categories: General Dentistry
Today in the Alexandria dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they…
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become a bit careless about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s message, our goal is for you to assess where you stand and examine whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and support your quality…
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Alexandria! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Zeyad Mady and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Alexandria area since 2015 at Center for Dental Anesthesia. Whether your teeth have…
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
Categories: Oral Health
“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Alexandria residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
Categories: Dental Implants
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in Alexandria at a time where there is a permanent cutting-edge replacement…
Cosmetic Dentistry: Gum Contouring
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at Center for Dental Anesthesia, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Zeyad Mady is a master of smile makeovers. Dental bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen. Our northern Virgina, Annandale, and…
Give Me Some Air
Categories: General Dentistry
How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had undergone drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though advanced dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the sound of a dental drill can make…
Bad Breath Q & A
Categories: Oral Health
I’m Zeyad Mady of Center for Dental Anesthesia. Today’s post offers some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is awful, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time to…
You Have Nothing To Lose Except Loose Dentures
Categories: Dental Implants
Today’s dental technology has solved the problem of irritating loose-fitting dentures with a wonderful tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to…
