We advise our Alexandria cosmetic dentistry clients at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the frosting …
It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in Alexandria likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too. I’m Dr. Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, and I am …
If your crooked, discolored teeth keep you from smiling and you feel like there is nothing you can do about it please give me a call! My name is Dr. James D. Geren and my staff and I at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry have been giving the people of Alexandria something to smile about …
Most Mt. Vernon folks don’t often think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually. The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made …
Are you a Mt. Vernon area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Mt. Vernon people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another …
Cosmetic and restorative dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Mt. Vernon area. Unlike conventional removable dentures, extensive mouth reconstruction involves strong, functional and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard around Mt. …
Many family dentistry patients in the Mt. Vernon area may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are …
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached …
Hundreds of Mt. Vernon dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the …
Hello! Welcome to my Alexandria family dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, …
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