Getting everything lined up for a breathtaking smile can take a bit of work. Often, teeth can become misaligned, overcrowded, or abscessed. In any one of these cases, restorative and cosmetic options from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria can help! We offer Invisalign® Clear Braces, which can help you restructure your teeth without …
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. …
It can happen in an instant: a blow to the mouth so violent, it knocks out a tooth. This is can be a traumatizing experience and you definitely need immediate care. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we can help! If you venture on to a playing field, even if it’s only for …
Losing one or more of your natural teeth impacts your smile, and your ability to bite and chew. But with dental implants from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, you can regain your smile and the ability to eat just about anything. Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into your jaw. They …
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the …
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with proper home care and regular checkups at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, they can. But sometimes things go wrong, in spite of everyone’s best efforts. Dental implants are an ideal solution for anyone who loses one or more of their natural teeth. Dental …
Most of us would like to have white teeth and a great smile. But discolored or just plain yellow teeth are common, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we can fix that. Tooth enamel is a little like skin. It has pores that can …
Dental implants from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are certain risks involved. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection: …
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we see patients every day who complain about pain and discomfort. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and …
It’s no secret that many dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we encourage all our patients to see their dentist regularly. This way, you can prevent more uncomfortable dental procedures, like …
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