It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most valuable physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. So at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we ask: how do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of …
It’s an unfortunate fact of life: our teeth lose their luster as we grow older. Is there anything you can do about it? As a matter of fact, there is! Professional teeth whitening from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria can restore the youthful whiteness to your smile. To protect your teeth from …
Are you an adult in with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, it’s not too late to straighten your teeth. Invisalign clear braces produce excellent results in many patients. Unlike traditional braces, there are no wires or brackets …
We all go to the dentist for exams and cleanings, but there are other less-obvious issues that your dentist can help you with. In this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we would like to consider some of the most frequent oral conditions our patients discuss. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, …
Life is hectic for new moms and dads, and some function on very little sleep. At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry, we don’t want the first year to fly by in a blur without you giving a thought to baby’s teeth. It’s never too early for new Alexandria parents to construct a plan for their …
You are chewing an apple and hear a wierd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your dental crowns has popped free. Don’t panic! Chances are, it can be re-cemented at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Before that, though: what do you do when a dental crown comes off? …
Here’s a word to the wise from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA – and it begins with an analogy. Have you ever bought a used car that turned out to be a lemon? It seemed like a deal at the time, but after a few years of ongoing repairs, you realized …
This blog post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria poses a question: what is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure, while the patient is a minor participant. It …
A smartphone or tablet could be another essential tool to help youngsters create effective dental hygiene habits. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we’ve heard about a game called Toothsavers, an app that focuses on dental health. In the exciting Toothsavers game designed for ages 3 – 6, children try to …
Whenever you’re in the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry office in Old Town Alexandria, we make sure to remind you to brush and floss every day. In general, we say brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at least once. Too many patients heed that first bit of advice, but unfortunately ignore …
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