Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that dentists can treat with bonding. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft, much like putty, […]
Family Dentistry
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Hello! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry blog, your Alexandria dentist wants to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early riser, try […]
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? This post from Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry and your Alexandria dentist offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is essential to your well-being both […]
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, with these tips from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds you can […]
Express Your Personality With A Smile Makeover
What makes up a perfect smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? A stunning smile is more than the sum of its parts. At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry, we believe that your perfect smile also contains another element – your unique personality. What is a smile makeover? Is […]
Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have periodontal disease (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria, Virginia, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender […]
When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sedation dentistry. First off, it is perfectly safe. At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we have been providing sedation since 1983. When choosing a type of sedation, it is helpful to consider the type of anxiety (fear of immobility, […]
Tonsil Questions?
Today in the Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry dental blog, we’ll veer from family dentistry to focus on the two lumps of soft tissue in the back of the throat – the tonsils. Your tonsils sit at the base of the tongue, one on each side. They are gland-like masses that function as part of […]
Bad Breath FAQ
Today’s post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA offers some answers to frequently asked questions about an unsavory subject: bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is terrible, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it impacts your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Alexandria residents with diabetes as […]
