Category: Restorative Dentistry

How Can Dentists Alleviate Migraines and Headaches

Even though dentists are primarily associated with oral health, there’s a lesser-known aspect of dentistry – its role in treating migraines and headaches. Some dentists’ expertise can extend beyond the realm of teeth and gums and into other systemic health concerns such as the connection between migraines, headaches, and dental health In fact, your dentist…

How to Care for Your Dentures

If you’re missing your teeth, getting dentures can restore your smile and your confidence. Dentures are a popular choice among patients and are a relatively simple way to give those who have lost their teeth a reason to smile. But just like natural teeth, dentures require proper care. Your Alexandria dentist is here to help…

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…

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,…

Tooth Extraction or Root Canal: Which is Best for You?

When you’re dealing with tooth pain or severe decay you may think that a tooth extraction is your only option. However, at our dental office in Alexandria, we want all of our patients to know that there may be another option available that can save your tooth. The Truth About Root Canals Root canals have…

How to Deal with Losing a Filling

Dental fillings are an incredibly common type of dental restoration used to treat cavities and decay. In fact, nearly 91% of Americans between 20 and 64 have at least one dental filling. While dental fillings are strong and can last for many, many years, there are still some things that can cause a dental filling…

Workplace Habits That Are Damaging Your Teeth

Most of us spend a lot of time at work each and every day answering emails, taking phone calls, attending meetings, organizing spreadsheets, and doing countless other responsibilities. In between, or perhaps during some of these activities, we may be engaging in other behaviors that have now become everyday habits. Some of which may be…