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Smile! It’s National Dental Hygiene Month
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and at my dental office in Alexandria we’re going to take a moment to recognize our hygienists for all the hard work that they do, the variety of services they provide to patients, and their wealth of dental knowledge. Dental Hygienist Qualifications Did you know hygienists have excellent training…
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“Why Does My Jaw Get Stuck Sometimes?”
You’re feeling tired, and you know a yawn is working its way out. As your mouth opens involuntarily and the yawn escapes, you wait for your jaw to slowly close shut. But it doesn’t. It’s stuck. It’s scary. It’s painful. At my Alexandria dental office, we know just how terrifying this can be, especially if…
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Your Oral Health Guide
Everyone knows that they should brush and floss their teeth. It’s ingrained in us from an early age. But like most things, a detailed reminder every now and then can’t hurt to make sure you’re still getting the best care for your smile. At my Alexandria dental office, we’d like to highlight a few things…
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A Simple Smile Can Make a Big Impact
Smiling is such a simple act. So simple that even babies do it while they’re still in the womb. Although effortless, smiling is actually a pretty powerful action. At my Alexandria dental office, we know that the easy act of smiling can actually make quite an impact on your health and the health of others….
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Top 3 Oral Health Facts for Men
At my dental office in Alexandria, we usually recommend that our patients visit us at least two times a year for a dental checkup and cleaning. While most of our patients maintain these very important appointments, there’s a country-wide trend where men don’t see their dentist regularly and only go when there’s a problem. Why…
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Can an Oral Piercing be Bad for Oral Health?
Piercings of any kind can look cool, and some people feel they help them express themselves. As with any piercing, oral piercings also come with their own set of risks. At my Alexandria dental office, we’re here not to discourage patients from getting a piercing if that’s what they want, but to educate them on…
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5 Things Your Alexandria Dentist Can Tell From Looking in Your Mouth
Hygiene visits and dental checkups at my Alexandria dental office are an important part of a proper oral health routine. We’d go so far to say they may even be THE most important part. At these appointments, we’re not only able to identify common dental concerns like decay and cavities, we may also be able…
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Can Migraines Be Dental Related?
Nearly one out of eight Americans suffer from recurring headaches or migraines. To educate the public on the reality of these painful and sometimes debilitating disorders, the American Headache & Migraine Association (AHMA) observes Migraine & Headache Awareness Month every June. While this cause may seem unrelated to dentistry, the team at my Alexandria dental…
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Is Your Sports Drink Damaging Your Teeth?
You’ve just finished a great workout. Your muscles are tired, you’re sweating, and you feel great, yet a bit dehydrated. You grab a bottle of your favorite flavored sports drink and sip away. While that drink may help replenish things your body lost during exercise, at my Alexandria dental office, we also know it’s probably…
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Why Are People So Serious in Old Pictures?
We’ve all seen the old black and white photos from the 1800s-1900s where all the people are dressed to the nines in big, flowy dresses and dapper suits. Legs are crossed, hands are resting formally in jacket pockets, and there’s not a smile in sight. At my Alexandria dental office, we know this is completely…
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Can Your Asthma Be Causing Cavities?
Nearly 24 million Americans suffer from asthma and live their lives in fear of experiencing a severe asthma attack. Asthma is nothing to take lightly and is incredibly serious. In fact, approximately 3,000 die each year as a result of it. Even more become sick or hospitalized. While these statistics are incredibly scary, there’s a…
Read moreAll About Oral Cancer
Oral cancer affects approximately 35,000 people every year. Of those, nearly 8,000 will die. Oral cancer is very real, very prominent, and very scary. At my Alexandria dental office, we’re here to help you understand the disease and know the risks associated with it. The Risks Before we dive into some risk factors of developing…
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