Category: Overall Health
All About Bottled Water: What You Need to Know
These days, bottled water is everywhere. It’s one of our most common accessories when heading out the door to work, sending the kids to school, packing for a sporting event, or gearing up for outdoor activities. And we all know that staying hydrated becomes even more important this time of year as we set out…
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Decrease Sugar in Your Diet with These Tips
It’s probably no surprise that the team members at our dental office in Alexandria aren’t big fans of sugar. Too much of the sweet stuff can seriously compromise your oral health, and we’d rather see your pearly whites happy and healthy. That’s one reason why we encourage all of our patients to reduce the amount…
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Are Gum Disease and Dementia Related?
According to a recent study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, there is a chance people with poor oral hygiene or elevated gum (or periodontal) disease could possibly be at greater risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. At my Alexandria dental office, we always stress the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy because…
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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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