Hearing that you have periodontal disease (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria, Virginia, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender …
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sedation dentistry. First off, it is perfectly safe. At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we have been providing sedation since 1983. When choosing a type of sedation, it is helpful to consider the type of anxiety (fear of immobility, …
Today in the Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry dental blog, we’ll veer from family dentistry to focus on the two lumps of soft tissue in the back of the throat – the tonsils. Your tonsils sit at the base of the tongue, one on each side. They are gland-like masses that function as part of …
Today’s post from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria VA offers some answers to frequently asked questions about an unsavory subject: bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is terrible, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only …
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it impacts your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Alexandria residents with diabetes as …
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it influences your complete physical health and general well-being. This post looks at the connection between diabetes and gum disease. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates …
Close your eyes and picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. What makes it so memorable? If you’d like a smile as unforgettable as the outstanding image in your mind, consider cosmetic dentistry from Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria. Cosmetic dental procedures include the ever-popular porcelain veneers, dental crowns, teeth whitening, …
You are chewing an apple and hear a strange sound. One of your dental crowns has come off. Chances are good it can be re-cemented, but the sooner you get to the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, the better. If it happens to you, don’t panic. It’s essential that you take the following …
Healthy teeth that work as nature intended are indispensable for a high quality of life and overall health. People who wear dentures know this. The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria provides dental implants that can reinforce dentures as never before. Even if you have had dentures for many years, you may be a …
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria, we want our patients to have perfect smiles and great oral health. A tall order? Maybe, but it’s one that we can fill. Healthy oral habits benefit our our smiles, and our smiles influence the people around us. Here are a few ways to benefit your oral …
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