This message from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want …
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria twice a year. Your dental …
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a whitening product without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we see patients with these problems every day. The goods news? You don’t have to live with a subpar smile. Porcelain veneers can transform your teeth and create …
At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we use the latest proven dental technology to provide our patients with quality dentistry. In addition, we keep up-to-date on the most recent research that is propelling the industry forward. Here are some of the intriguing dental technologies currently being studied and tested: Fill and Heal Bioactive Glass: …
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in …
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% …
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Avoid chewing on hard things. Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Beware …
When you suddenly have to juggling a lot of issues, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through an intense family situation or have become the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry …
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in …
There is nothing quite like a severe toothache to get your attention and hold it. If you’ve got a severe toothache, remember us at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. A toothache usually happens when the nerve inside the tooth, or surrounding it, becomes irritated. While a severe toothache might indicate an easily-remedied cavity, …
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