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…
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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…
When Brushing Is A Battle: Tips For Alexandria Parents
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Good dental hygiene should start early in life. When kids are really small, it’s up to parents to make sure their teeth are brushed at least once a day. As they get older and assert their independence, daily brushing can be more difficult. At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we have some…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know, of course, how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing…
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we know that a mouth examination can reveal troubles in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even…
