Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become complacent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In this blog post from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand, and to think about whether you could step it up a notch. By committing to dental…
General Dentistry
3 Behind-The-Scenes Dental Advances For Virginia
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…
Healthy Habits To Keep You Smiling
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…
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
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…
Your Alexandria Dentist: The Skinny On Toothpaste
Today the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria answers some common questions about a common product: toothpaste. Stroll down the Oral Care aisle at the supermarket and you’ll see a bewildering selection of toothpastes. One of the most important things is to look for is an American Dental Association (ADA) seal on the package.…
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Categories: General Dentistry
1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute dental caries that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as dangerous. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis,…
Not Happy With Your Alexandria Dentist?
Categories: General Dentistry
Hello Mt. Vernon dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome! We are Drs. Geren & Mady. Our cosmetic dental practice is called Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry. We are located at 8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 114 in Alexandria. You can find information about our practice, services, and…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: General Dentistry
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Alexandria dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering…
A Youthful Smile At Any Age
Categories: General Dentistry
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for wimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental troubles, for instance. Many dental problems common among Mt. Vernon retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at Mt.…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Categories: General Dentistry
Hello! We are Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria. Drs. Geren, Mady and Hausser have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1983. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is…
