This message from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria is about proper nutrition and dental health. Your diet can affect your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods provide an environment that can prohibit inflammation and infection. Vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts are the ideal choices for oral health. Calcium-fortified…
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Patient Education Improves Dental Outcomes
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
The more you know, the better off you are. That’s a general truth that applies to a lot of things in life, including dentistry. At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria we want all our patients to be as informed as possible about the procedures they have. A question that patients bring to…
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
A healthy, pleasing smile positively impacts one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A healthy smile also influences our personal relationships. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we help you maintain a great smile. At every checkup you’ll get a thorough cleaning, and we’ll check…
Answers to Common Questions About Sleep Apnea
Categories: Family Dentistry, Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans, many of whom go undiagnosed. It’s a serious condition, and there is hep at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts during the night. It is more common in men. Older, obese men…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition. If your body is lacking in important nutrients, the tissues in the mouth may have trouble resisting infection. These infections can lead to gum disease. We’ll use this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria to explain. A…
Should I Get My Child An Electric Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Is it a battle to get your child to brush their teeth? Here’s an idea from the team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria: an electric toothbrush. If used correctly, an electric toothbrush cleans teeth as well as a manual brush. Both brushes remove food fragments. This, in turn, prevents tooth decay. Should…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Dental crowns are placed with a strong dental adhesive, but it can’t last indefinitely. Sometimes a crown may become loose or even come off completely. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, here is our recommendation of what to do if your crown comes off. There…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we’re going to review some things you should absolutely avoid in order to protect your teeth, and maintain good dental health. We have identified eleven things: 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you beef jerky and hard candy. 2. Chewing on…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day, but it’s really just an inconvenience thanks for modern anesthesia, like what we use at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple,…
What Can Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry Do For You?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Whether it’s your first visit to Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria or your fiftieth, you can be confident that we will provide the highest level of dental care possible. If it’s your first visit, then we’ll begin by reviewing the state of your dental health and discuss any concerns you might have. Experience…
