Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you postpone a checkup because it seems less important than the other twenty things on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental …
Alexandria dental patients who have undergone a smile redesign are probably aware of the latest cosmetic dental procedures popular in the Mt. Vernon area. These include metal-free fillings, porcelain veneers, invisible braces, implant-anchored dentures, and inlays/onlays. This post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry focuses on some nifty advances that are used behind-the-scenes to …
In this post from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we will concentrate on important behaviors that influence oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth. But there are many more things we can do to preserve a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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