Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the …
Hello Alexandria friends of Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry! Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause cavities – the common cold of oral health. At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry, we have been filling cavities …
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth problems! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, …
Fluoride is a tooth’s best friend because it strengthens the enamel and can reverse demineralization. That’s why there is fluoride in toothpaste and fluoride treatments are performed during routine teeth cleanings at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry and other dental practices across the country.
At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” …
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in Alexandria. It is quick, cost-effective, and non-invasive. Though some Mt. Vernon cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into Alexandria teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing …
Though we don’t often think about it, Mt. Vernon children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay.
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria and Drs. Drs. Geren & Mady are committed to helping patients throughout the Alexandria, Alexandria, and Mt. Vernon neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog …
Even some people with top notch oral health want to improve specific components of their smile. Though proper brushing is critical for healthy teeth, it won’t re-contour a gumline or repair a chipped tooth. A cavity-free mouth may still have stained or slightly misaligned teeth. If you want to correct the smile elements that can’t …
In a perfect world, each of your prized teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most Virginia men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by dental caries, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or …
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