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, …
The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited an Alexandria family dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Alexandria dentistry patients welcome dental …
Hello, we’re Dr. James D. Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady. At our Alexandria cosmetic dentistry practice I have noticed more and more of our patients with stress-related dental issues. Alexandria men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, …
Hello Mt. Vernon dental friends. Welcome to the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry blog. This site is for our remarkable patients and anyone in the Mt. Vernon area who is seeking: A smile makeover A skilled sedation dentist for anxious patients Quick solutions to any immediate oral problems A dental practice that focuses on preventative …
Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Alexandria cosmetic dentistry offers many exciting possibilities. The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked, but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could be the answer. Porcelain teeth veneers are …
Pain isn’t fun. Your Alexandria family dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give …
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them …
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