Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria twice a year. Your dental …
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in …
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Avoid chewing on hard things. Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Beware …
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in …
There is nothing quite like a severe toothache to get your attention and hold it. If you’ve got a severe toothache, remember us at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. A toothache usually happens when the nerve inside the tooth, or surrounding it, becomes irritated. While a severe toothache might indicate an easily-remedied cavity, …
In this blog post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis refers to non-specific irritations in the mouth. It is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Most of us have probably suffered from stomatitis and don’t …
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the …
No matter your age, the team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re …
There are many different types of mouthwash on the market. Some tout germ-killing abilities, others emphasize fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we ask: will they meet your oral care needs? Many people wonder if …
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. The plaque process goes …
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