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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we encourage you to keep up your dental health routine, even when you’re having the most fun! If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations …
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria . Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children …
Most of us have been warned about the harmful effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. The team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria reminds you that stress can do a number on your teeth, …
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