Nobody wants to hear they need a root canal. The mere mention often triggers anxiety and fear. However, root canal therapy is actually one of the most effective ways to save your natural tooth and maintain your healthy smile for years to come. What Is Root Canal Therapy? Root canal therapy removes infected or severely …
If you’ve been hiding your smile because of gaps in your teeth, it’s time to explore a solution that can transform your confidence and restore your oral health. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, VA, Dr. James Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady specialize in helping patients rediscover their smiles through high-quality dental bridges. …
Tooth pain can be difficult to ignore, but how do you know if it’s just a minor issue or something that requires a closer look? While modern dentistry focuses on saving and preserving natural teeth as much as possible, there are cases where a tooth extraction is the healthiest option. Knowing the signs can help …
Crooked teeth are known in the world of dentistry as “malocclusion.” Malocclusion can impact the aesthetics of your smile and may affect your overall oral health and enjoyment. At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in the Mt. Vernon area, we understand the significance of addressing crooked teeth to ensure our patients’ smiles are healthy, confident, …
In today’s family dentistry post, let’s examine some information about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming aids in dislodging food debris from …
Today’s dental technology has solved the problem of aggravating loose-fitting dentures with an outstanding tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to …
At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, family dentists Dr. James D. Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady are often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Alexandria can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If …
Hello, I’m Dr. James Geren of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry. Alexandria parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the family dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. Many …
Here at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the hardest parts of the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important not to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel. …
Hello blog visitors, welcome to Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Mt. Vernon: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Mt. Vernon dental patients, they are not problem free. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around the …
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