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 …
Hello Alexandria dental blog visitors, welcome to the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry blog. I am Dr. James D. Geren. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent …
It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Mt. Vernon dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when local blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make a little …
At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry we know that many children in Alexandria fear going to the dentist. I am Dr. James D. Geren and my staff and I at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry want to make your child’s first visit to my family dentistry practice a positive experience. Regular dental check-ups from toddler age …
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Mt. Vernon Virginia, we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a …
Many Mt. Vernon folks consider the myriad options available to stop the aging clock. Whether it is a surgical procedure, botox, hair implants, or a chemical peel, Mt.Vernon residents have countless choices to help them look more youthful. I am Dr. James Geren and I am excited to tell you about a simple and affordable …
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. …
The word ‘LASER’ is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?’) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine. Lasers are …
We’re Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, and we practice cosmetic and family dentistry in the Mt. Vernon area. If you are looking for a new and professional dentistry experience, Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry is here for you. I would like to invite you to bring your family in to our Alexandria office and see …
For years, Alexandria parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future cosmetic dental problems for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have been moved forward; often to the extent that …
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