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…
General Dentistry
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone

You would never consider running a red light on a busy Alexandria street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. We are Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, and we want to share with…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?

How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth?
How To Avoid A Cracked Tooth In Mt. Vernon

Ouch! No Mt. Vernon dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry dental blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science; you should…
Not Happy With Your Alexandria Dentist?

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…
The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry Guide To Dental X-Rays

Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Alexandria dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays.
Panoramic
If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth.
Gritting Your Teeth: Stress And Your Smile

Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress impacts our smile? Here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus.…
Next On Your To-Do List: Call Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry

If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe it’s time to just get it out of the way and move on to your other tasks. Call to set up a consultation. Once and for all determine your dental needs and create a uncomplicated, all-encompassing plan.
6 Ways to Prepare for Your Dental Procedure

Perhaps dental sedation can be scary, or the drilling of a cavity has you sweating. Even routine cosmetic dentistry can be daunting. Let Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and physically before your big dental day.
Alexandria’s Own Noteworthy Dental Experience

When Drs. Drs. Geren & Mady walks into the room, you generally feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry we see patients for anything from fillings to cosmetic dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and taking care of…