Dental Health

How Long Does It Take For Braces To Straighten Teeth?

How long does it take to straighten teeth with braces? Waiting is tough. You want your new smile today! But it takes a while to move misaligned teeth into their proper position. Most men and women wear braces from 18 to 36 months. Orthodontists counsel moms and dads to correct dental dilemmas when their child

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Ten Great Reasons to Love Your Alexandria Dentist At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry

Going to the dentist in Alexandria is often considered to be a dreaded task for many people in Virginia. However, a good dentist can make all the difference in how you view your dental visits. We came up with ten great reasons to love your dentist and visit often. Here they are: ONE: Personalized Care A

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Are Your Eating Habits Sabotaging Your Oral Health?

Most Alexandria residents know that frequently eating foods high in sugar can cause cavities. Therefore, it’s important to limit candy, soda, cookies, etc. Also, remember that frequency is as dangerous as the amount of sugar. Research has found that a higher frequency in sugar consumption may lead to demineralization more than the amount of sugar

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Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings

If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels men and women to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule?

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How to Prevent Tooth Decay In Alexandria

Tooth decay, also known as “dental caries,” is a common dental problem that affects people of all ages. It occurs when bacteria in the mouth break down the sugars in food and produce acid, which erodes the enamel on teeth. Over time, this erosion can lead to cavities, which can cause pain, sensitivity, and even

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How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit

Plenty of people all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some men and women grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some men and women grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in

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Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any event in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for

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Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards

At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this holiday

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Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference

Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate

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General and Family Dentistry in Alexandria

When you do an Internet search for a dentist, you may comes across the terms “family dentist” and “general dentist.” You mean there’s a difference? At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we’re going to explain. There is indeed a difference, but it’s a subtle one. The main differenced is in the age of

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Alexandria dentists, Dr. James Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady, of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, provide provide exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, family dentistry and more for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon, VA area, including the communities of Old Town, Woodbridge, Newington, Franconia, Rose Hill, Lorton, Huntington, Fort Belvoir and Groveton, Virginia and zip codes 22306, 22308, and 22309.
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Wed 7:00am-3:00pm
Thu 7:00am-3:00pm
Fri 7:00am-12:00pm
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Wed 7:00am-3:00pm
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Fri 7:00am-12:00pm
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