Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning from the Center for Dental Anesthesia if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are important because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Zeyad Mady encourages patients to…
Periodontal Disease in Alexandria
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
This is a critical question occasionally asked by patients at the Center for Dental Anesthesia. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is practically impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush.…
