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DIY Orthodontics: What You Need to Know
Your dentist in Alexandria agrees that there is nothing more beautiful than a smile that’s healthy, confident, and straight. These days, there are more and more ways to fix your smile. We thought we’d take some time to address the surge in do-it-yourself or at-home smile straightening. Let’s talk about why it’s not the best…
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4 Steps to Take if Your Dental Filling Falls Out
One of the most common restorative treatments your dentist in Alexandria uses is fillings. Whether they’re specially crafted for you out of an amalgam (metal) or composite material, we want them to stand the test of time. If your bite isn’t right, then there’s a good chance your filling or dental restoration could fail or…
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How Does Vaping Affect Oral Health?
By now you’ve probably heard of the relatively recent rise in the popularity of vaping as an alternative to traditional smoking. You’ve probably heard that this new craze isn’t as safe as you may have originally thought. New research suggests that vaping has a direct correlation to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and…
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What You Need to Know About Fluoride
Fluoride has been used in the prevention of tooth decay and cavities since it was first introduced into public water supplies in 1945. But there are some research studies that suggest that fluoride isn’t safe. At our dental office in Alexandria, we’d like to help debunk that theory and explain the benefits and importance of…
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Oral Health for Seniors
August 21st is Senior Citizens Day, and there’s no better way for our dental office in Alexandria to celebrate than by sharing some oral health information for the favorite senior citizens we have in our lives and their families. The truth is, our oral health needs will vary as we celebrate more birthdays, and needs…
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What to Expect From a Dental Implant Procedure
If you’re missing a tooth, or even several teeth, you may feel as if you don’t have any options to get your smile back functioning as it should. However, your dentist in Alexandria wants you to know that that’s just not the case! There are many tooth replacement procedures available including a dental bridge, dentures,…
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Different Types of Dental Floss
When it comes to great oral health, you’ll often hear your dentist in Alexandria talk a lot about proper brushing and the importance of doing it every day. But there’s a good chance your dental team also talks to you about why you should be flossing every day. And with good reason. Flossing greatly lowers…
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A Checklist for Your Next Dental Appointment
A visit to your dentist in Alexandria is a pretty easy thing to check off your to-do list. But did you know that there are things you can do prior to your visit to make the process even easier? In this week’s blog, we provide you with a free checklist that you can use to…
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Summer Foods That Your Smile Will Love
As you’re enjoying the sun this summer and the foods that tend to go along with long summer days and nights, the team at our Alexandria dental office wants to share a few snack ideas with you that your smile will love. Top 4 Summer Foods for Your Smile When choosing what to eat this…
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3 Common Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry
With all of the changes to dental care over the years, coupled with our society’s general tendencies to emphasize our appearance or looks, there’s no doubt that the demand for cosmetic dentistry has dramatically increased. Your Alexandria dentist wants you to know that if you have questions about cosmetic treatments this blog is an excellent…
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What To Do For a Dental Emergency
Nobody ever wants to experience an emergency, including a dental emergency. Dental emergencies, including injuries to the mouth, teeth, or gums, can be painful and scary. Knowing what to do for a dental emergency depends on the nature of the injury. Our dental office in Alexandria is here to give you some tips on what…
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Your Guide to Becoming a Dental X-Rays Know-it-All
When you visit our Alexandria dental office for a checkup, there’s a good chance we may need to take some x-rays of your teeth – especially if it’s your first time seeing us. Both you and your dentist will benefit from the valuable imaging that the x-rays have the power to collect. Since dental x-rays…
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