Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans, many of whom go undiagnosed. It’s a serious condition, and there is hep at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts during the night. It is more common in men. Older, obese men …
For most people who are missing one or more of their teeth, a dental implant from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria is an ideal, state-of-the-art solution. The dental implant process can take several visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. The Dental …
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. Implant-supported dentures both provide numerous advantages over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no …
The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition. If your body is lacking in important nutrients, the tissues in the mouth may have trouble resisting infection. These infections can lead to gum disease. We’ll use this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria to explain. A …
Once one of our patients at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? It’s difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go …
Is it a battle to get your child to brush their teeth? Here’s an idea from the team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria: an electric toothbrush. If used correctly, an electric toothbrush cleans teeth as well as a manual brush. Both brushes remove food fragments. This, in turn, prevents tooth decay. Should …
Dental crowns are placed with a strong dental adhesive, but it can’t last indefinitely. Sometimes a crown may become loose or even come off completely. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, here is our recommendation of what to do if your crown comes off. There …
In this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we’re going to review some things you should absolutely avoid in order to protect your teeth, and maintain good dental health. We have identified eleven things: 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you beef jerky and hard candy. 2. Chewing on …
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day, but it’s really just an inconvenience thanks for modern anesthesia, like what we use at The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, …
One of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures we perform at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria is teeth whitening. Everyone, it seems, would like to have a brighter smile. The good news is that it has never been easier to get one. Just take a look at all the whitening products that …
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