This blog post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria poses a question: what is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure, while the patient is a minor participant. It …
A smartphone or tablet could be another essential tool to help youngsters create effective dental hygiene habits. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we’ve heard about a game called Toothsavers, an app that focuses on dental health. In the exciting Toothsavers game designed for ages 3 – 6, children try to …
Whenever you’re in the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry office in Old Town Alexandria, we make sure to remind you to brush and floss every day. In general, we say brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at least once. Too many patients heed that first bit of advice, but unfortunately ignore …
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go for five years without seeing their dentist. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we like to see our patients at least every six months. There are a lot of reasons …
When you go to the store for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, and other oral care products, the team at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA reminds you to be sure you choose products with the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. In this post we look at four ways the ADA seal …
At the Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we often see patients who say they have been struggling with insufficient sleep for months or even years. Some of these people end up being diagnosed with sleep apnea or related conditions. You Can’t Just “Tough It Out” The reluctance to request treatment is lamentable, …
While poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to or exacerbate the condition. One of these, the team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA explains, is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous …
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you steer clear of twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to come in. In the last …
Whether you are one of the folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA is here when you need us. The cost of dentistry doesn’t have to be an unknown. A suitable consultation can bring you up to date about …
Are floss picks as good as regular dental floss?They might be a little easier to hold, and it’s better to floss with a pick than not at all. But at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we recommend traditional dental floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds just a small section …
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