If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, …
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress impacts our smile? Here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus. …
Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth in the 22306 zip code area? Teeth whitening might be the answer. Such irregularities are usually straightforward to repair, reverse or bypass and with few exceptions a smart smile makeover move! Everyone in Alexandria wants a winning smile. Call for a consultation today! 703-360-5881 A Brighter, …
Implants? Crowns? Veneers? Invisible braces? As dental technology and services have expanded in the Alexandria area, so has the vocabulary. Dentistry has advanced to provide many new solutions that address almost every possible dental trouble. Drs. Geren & Mady have expertise with cosmetic and best restorative procedures. In the past, if a patient in Alexandria had a …
Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as critical as your teeth. Some prescription drugs can increase your risk of tooth decay. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have …
Hello Alexandria! Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most Mt. Vernon residents notice their teeth dulling as the years go by, but some foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age. OTC tooth whitening products like kits, strips, or toothpastes may slightly lighten stains, but for a truly brilliant smile, see Drs. …
Here is some vital news for Mt. Vernon residents: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a major cause of tooth loss among adults. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages. So, what warning signs should people be looking for? 1. Gums that bleed very easily 2. Gums …
Hi, my name is Dr. Geren. My dental practice, Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry, has been serving the Alexandria, VA, area since 1983. Today in my Mt. Vernon dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when teeth whitening …
There are valuable new developments in Virginia dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Drs. Drs. Geren & Mady and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, …
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Alexandria, Mt. Vernon, and Alexandria area, this may come as a surprise. Today in the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry post, we are going to review …
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