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…
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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…
Center for Dental Anesthesia Sealants Prevent Cavities For Alexandria Kids
Categories: General Dentistry
Your child’s first dental exam at Center for Dental Anesthesia should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Alexandria office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect…
Dental Specialties Available In Alexandria
Categories: General Dentistry
General dentists in the Alexandria area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Alexandria general dentist will refer you to a local Alexandria specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Alexandria area: Endodontists Endodontists…
Sparkling Smiles At Center for Dental Anesthesia
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Welcome to the Center for Dental Anesthesia dental blog, Alexandria! I am Dentist Zeyad Mady. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Alexandria area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from staining, it is…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Categories: General Dentistry
Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the Alexandria people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many Alexandria and northern Virgina adults, you started developing cavities…
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist In Alexandria
Categories: Oral Health
There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Alexandria, Virginia. Develop good eating habits and your Alexandria dentist will smile down on you too. Patients in Prince William County, northern Virgina, and Annandale would do well to follow the example of a dentist in what and how they eat.…
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Hundreds of Prince William County dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
Categories: General Dentistry
Hi. I’m Dentist Zeyad Mady. When my northern Virgina and Annandale area patients get mouth sores, I advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t…
