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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…

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…

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…

All 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…

Understanding Canker Sores

There tends to be some confusion behind these uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing sores that seem to appear out of nowhere. While there really isn’t any solid evidence as to what causes canker sores, which is part of what makes them a bit difficult to understand, at my Alexandria dental office, we can shed some light…

5 Surprising Things That Ruin Teeth

When we talk about things that cause tooth damage, one of the first things that come to patients’ minds is sugar. And they’re right. But everyone at my Alexandria dental office wants to shed some light on some lesser known tooth-damaging things that may come as a surprise. Ice. Ice is made of water. Water…

March 20th is World Oral Health Day!

Over 90% of the world’s population will suffer from some sort of oral health disease at some point in their lives. Many of which could have been avoided through proper education or supporting programs for prevention and detection. At my Alexandria dental office, we believe education is the first step in fixing this epidemic. Which…

Can Kissing Cause Cavities?

Kissing comes with risks. You might fall in love, catch a cold, or be grossed out by bad breath. But did you know that kissing someone with poor oral hygiene could increase your risk for cavities? At my Alexandria dental office, we want to explain how this frightening, yet very true, cavity swap can happen….

Celebrate Heart Health Month: See Your Dentist in Alexandria

Why in the world would a dentist be part of your Heart Health Month Celebration? Shouldn’t you be seeing a cardiologist for that? Well, maybe. But seeing your Alexandria dentist is much more important than you may think. There have been lots of studies over the last few years that show a clear link between…

Can Your Smile Affect Your Career?

While we’d love to believe that looks aren’t everything, the truth is, they mean a lot. Especially when it comes to your smile. In fact, research has shown a direct correlation between a pretty smile and a successful career. Unfortunate? Yes. Truthful? Also yes. At my Alexandria dental office, we’d like to share a few…

New Year, New Smile: Top Resolutions for Healthier Teeth

This time every year, people begin making resolutions to eat better, lose weight, or quit smoking. These resolutions that pop up every year typically mean well, but the truth is, not even half are kept longer than six months. At my Alexandria dental office, we want you to resolve to make small changes for a…

Put Your Dental Health on Your Resolution List

Have you started thinking about your New Year’s resolutions yet? I know I have. As hard as they are to make and stick to, it is a tradition that I think helps us look toward the new year as an opportunity for change and improvement. That’s why I often encourage my patients to make their…

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