Kids grow up. Every parent knows that, and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they’re toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general dental practice? At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria we have some thoughts on …
A dental emergency is any event in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for …
What is dental sleep medicine? We at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria may be able even be able to treat conditions that you may not think of as dental problems. It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental …
We treat all of our patients royally here at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for their teeth! Crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and strength, and …
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. The best part? They’re available at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with …
If you or someone you care about lost a tooth this year, but haven’t yet dealt with the issue, Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria suggests a consultation with our dental implant team immediately. Why the rush? Though your missing tooth might not be an aesthetic issue now – maybe it’s far enough back …
At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this holiday …
Do you have gaps in your smile? You’re not alone! Missing or failing teeth are among the most common problems we treat at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Missing teeth not only detract from an attractive smile; they also do a number on your self-confidence. Do you find yourself covering your mouth when …
Porcelain veneers from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria are a versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment that can improve a range of flaws on any smile, and leave you with a dental masterpiece! Veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic that are attached to the front of your teeth. They are custom-fitted for each tooth. …
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate …
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