Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go for five years without seeing their dentist. At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we like to see our patients at least every six months. There are a lot of reasons …
In this blog post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we’re discussing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was created in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The …
Most people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the various procedures that an improve their smiles. We’re using this post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria to describe a few of them. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make …
You may not be able to express why all the elements of someone’s smile blend in perfect harmony, but you know it when you see it. Some people are born with naturally great smiles. But chances are, the truly beautiful smiles are the result of cosmetic dentistry, like that provided by the Mt. Vernon Center …
A mouth full of unattractive teeth can really distract from a beautiful person’s appearance. Having a red-carpet-worthy smile from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria can bring you increased satisfaction and confidence in your social interactions with your distinguished A-list friends. This smile, however, doesn’t have to have a celebrity price tag. We …
Providing quality dental care is much easier for the dentists at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA when we have extensive, comprehensive information about the patients’ oral health. A picture is worth a thousand words, right? They’re more useful than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on …
When you go to the store for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, and other oral care products, the team at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA reminds you to be sure you choose products with the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. In this post we look at four ways the ADA seal …
At the Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we often see patients who say they have been struggling with insufficient sleep for months or even years. Some of these people end up being diagnosed with sleep apnea or related conditions. You Can’t Just “Tough It Out” The reluctance to request treatment is lamentable, …
While poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to or exacerbate the condition. One of these, the team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA explains, is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous …
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you steer clear of twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to come in. In the last …
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