In this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even …
When is the last time you had a dental check-up? At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria we recommend a checkup an average of every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, every four months may be better. If you are considering a dental implant to replace a missing …
This message from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria focuses on the importance of healthy baby teeth. Some people don’t understand how important they are. Many parents don’t brush them thoroughly. Some allow their child to drink sugary juice from a sippy cup all day. They figure that they will get serious about …
Do you have a young child? The team at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria would like to share with you five very good reasons why dental sealants important for their dental health. Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with sealants. Sealants may be covered by your dental …
This post from the Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria focuses on fluoride: what it is, and why it’s so good for your dental health. The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their municipal …
Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STOE-me-uh. It’s …
In this post from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we focus on critical behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet …
Life gets busy and sometimes it’s impossible to do everything that needs to be done. Sometimes your car has to wait for an oil change, or you realize that you’ve had a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Many important things can wait, but at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in …
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more …
A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words ever can. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. What if you want to smile but the issues with your teeth prevent you? Cosmetic dentistry from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria can help. You may have a warm and engaging …
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