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Your Oral Health and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that mainly affects women over the age of 50. But it can happen to anyone no matter age or gender. Osteoporosis causes bone density to decrease, making breaks and whole-body concerns much more common. At my Alexandria dental office, we want to talk about how your oral health may be linked…
Read moreYou’ve Got Dental Questions, We’ve Got Answers
We know dentistry can be confusing, but at my Alexandria dental office, we want to make sure all our patients are comfortable coming to us if they have questions. We’re always happy to answer or clarify anything. In fact, in this blog, we want to talk about a few questions we hear a lot. …
Read moreTime to Toss Your Toothbrush?
How long has your toothbrush been in use? Is it past its prime? Is it time to toss it in the trash and invest in a new one? At my dental office in Alexandria, these are important questions that we’d like to provide some answers to. Toothbrushes are designed to remove as much plaque, tartar,…
Read moreHow to Handle a Dental Emergency
Any emergency is serious and should be treated as such. Dental emergencies, which include any injury to the teeth, gums, or mouth, are no exception. At my Alexandria dental office, we understand that a dental emergency can be scary, so we’re here to help give you a few tips on how to handle several types….
Read moreNo Toothbrush? No Problem!
It’s the time of year when we all venture out of our hometowns and spend some family time on vacation. To prepare, you’ve packed extra clothes, necessary medications, and even snacks. But you’ve forgotten your toothbrush. Now what? Not to fear, my Alexandria dental office has some tips to help. Toothpaste but no brush? This is…
Read moreAre You Brushing at Work?
We always encourage the patients at my Alexandria dental office to brush and floss everyday — usually in the morning and before hitting the hay at night. But brushing after meals, including lunch at work, is just as important. In fact, keeping up with your oral hygiene while at the office is better for your…
Read moreTaking Care of Your Tongue
Tongues are pretty cool parts of our mouths that not only help us with things like chewing and talking, but taking good care of them is instrumental for a healthy mouth. If not taken care of properly, the tongue alone could create some serious dental concerns. At my dental office in Douglasville, we want to…
Read moreSuffering From Morning Sickness? See Your Dentist.
If you’re suffering from morning sickness brought on by pregnancy, you’re not alone. Nearly 80 percent of pregnancies result in some sort of morning sickness. During pregnancy, and especially following morning sickness, there are a lot of things on your mind. Your teeth are probably not one of them. At my dental office in Alexandria,…
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