If you are missing one of your teeth and weighing your tooth replacement options, consider a dental implant from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Dental implants are the state of the art in dentistry. Dental bridges have been used for many years, but they have some downsides: They are a 3-tooth solution to…
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3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Alexandria, Virginia Dentist
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Looking for a new dentist? Maybe you’re new in town, or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Whatever the reason, The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria has some suggestions you may find useful. It isn’t a decision you want to make lightly. Ideally you should establish a relationship that you can count…
Change Your Life In 4 Steps
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Implant-supported dentures may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. At The Mt. Vernon Cener for Dentistry in Alexandria, they are a reality! When it comes to artificial teeth, implant-supported dentures are a whole new ballgame. Here is the process: 1.…
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good…
How Long Should You Brush?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria we recommend brushing your teeth for at least two minutes, every time you brush. Most people think they brush that long but would probably be surprised if they actually set a timer. Many of us only brush for about a minute, if that. Essential Dental Health…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with dental implants from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. We love helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often. That might…
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
“Restorative dentistry” is a term to describe the way damaged or missing teeth can be fixed or replaced. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, our goal is always to improve your smile – in short, to maintain or restore your dental health. This post looks at five restoration procedures that are used…
We Solve Problems To Restore Smiles
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does that mean? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include:…
