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, […]
Sedation Dentistry
You Won’t Be Out Cold: Sedation Dentistry in Alexandria
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you pass a dental practice? Sedation dentistry at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria may be just what you need. About fifteen percent of Americans have dental anxiety to one degree or another. […]
Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait! Pain Free Dentistry in Mt. Vernon
People who wait to have a sore tooth checked usually end up saying “I wish I had come sooner!” This is especially true with patients of the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Mt. Vernon VA, where we practice pain free dentistry. No matter its cause, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your […]
Overcoming Anxiety With Gentle Dental At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Many people have dental anxiety. If you’re afraid of the dentist, call Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry. We offer oral conscious sedation (sleep dentistry), cosmetic dentistry, and preventive oral health care in Alexandria.
Sedation Dentistry In Alexandria
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Alexandria dentist office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite Virginia radio station. A dental assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your […]
Oral Conscious Sedation
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation […]
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe For Alexandria?
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new Mt. Vernon cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Alexandria Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous Alexandria dental patients are not […]
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At James D. Geren, DDS
Categories: General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry
Hello Mt. Vernon dental blog visitors, welcome to the James D. Geren, DDS blog. I am Dr. James D. Geren and I specialize in Cosmetic & Family Dentistry and dental crowns. A close Alexandria friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and […]
Sedation Dentistry In Alexandria For Kids And Parents
Categories: Family Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry
At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry we know that many children in Alexandria fear going to the dentist. I am Dr. James D. Geren and my staff and I at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry want to make your child’s first visit to my family dentistry practice a positive experience. Regular dental check-ups from toddler age […]
Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable in Alexandria
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Pain isn’t fun. Your Alexandria family dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give […]
