At The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we continue to achieve fantastic results with our cosmetic dentistry smile makeovers. If the term “cosmetic dentistry” is unfamiliar to you, it’s a type of dental care that focuses on improving the appearance of your mouth and teeth, and how they come together in your smile. …
This message from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria looks at gum disease. The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has an important job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar …
If you think you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Maybe you even try to avoid flashing a smile in social and professional settings. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we use cosmetic dentistry to improve smiles every day. Do you think frequent smiling has a meaningful effect …
This post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria takes a look at dentures, and state-of-the-art dental implants. Not everything was better back in the good old days. Take dentures, for instance. Dentures have been around for generations, and have improved the lives of thousands of people. However, traditional false teeth are no …
Fear is a powerful thing. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we can help such people do something …
Attention patients of the Mt. Vernon Centr for Dentistry in Alexandria VA: brushing twice a day may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Dentists have long known of the link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems. But a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported …
The topic of this blog post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria is malocclusion, which is the technical term for misaligned teeth, or a “bad bite.” Many cases of malocclusion can be corrected with clear braces. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics coined the term. Malocclusion is fairly common, but fortunately, …
Want to raise your Dental IQ and improve your oral health? One simple lesson from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where brushing and …
Do you ever treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and leave feeling relaxed and refreshed? Have you ever thought about getting your teeth whitened? You get to relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a bright smile when you leave. The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria has a warm, friendly, and …
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. The team at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria reminds you that brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some …
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