The importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we stress to all of our patients, at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Coupled with twice-a-year checkups and cleanings, it’s the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums, and your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something …
In this article from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we wonder: are you getting enough Vitamin D in your diet? It’s really important for your teeth, because Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Most of the body’s calcium is in the teeth and bones. By getting sufficient amounts of Vitamin D …
When patients are fully informed about their dental health, they make better choices. That’s been our experience at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, so we make patient education a priority at every checkup. Are regular checkups even necessary? That question comes up sometimes. We don’t mean to hedge with our answer, but …
At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we are committed to the dental health of all our valued patients. We emphasize the importance of healthy teeth and gums every time someone settles into one of our chairs. At every checkup, we examine you for any signs of gum disease. In its mildest form, …
We fill a lot of cavities at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the …
Benjamin Franklin once said that it’s easier to prevent bad habits than it is to break them, and at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we agree! When it comes to dental health, parents should be sure to teach their kids good dental health habits early in life. If you wait too long, …
Most parents know that candy is damaging for teeth. The sugar in candy creates the acids in the mouth that cause tooth decay. That’s something we remind parents of frequently, at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Because sugar is bad for teeth (and overall physical health), many moms and dads choose what …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. From The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, here are the four main stages of gum disease. Gingivitis The main symptoms of gingivitis include red or swollen gums that cause discomfort …
If you have ever wondered how cosmetic dentistry could improve your smile, give us a call at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria and let’s talk about it. Maybe you have a tooth that’s been chipped since middle school, or a gap between your front teeth that’s been there since forever. Or maybe …
Looking for a new dentist? Maybe you’re new in town, or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Whatever the reason, The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria has some suggestions you may find useful. It isn’t a decision you want to make lightly. Ideally you should establish a relationship that you can count …
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