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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: May 12, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
What Are Dental Crowns?
posted: May 10, 2018.
As one of the first things that people see when they look at us, we are constantly being judged on the quality of our smile. Even if your teeth and Read more -
If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
posted: Apr. 07, 2018.
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged Read more -
The Benefits Of Tooth Colored Fillings
posted: Mar. 28, 2018.
What your dentist in Alexandria, Virginia wants you to know. If you are dealing with cavities, it’s time for you to discover the benefits of tooth-colored fillings. Instead of metal, tooth colored fillings Read more -
Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
posted: Mar. 23, 2018.
In recent decades civilization's millennia-long search for clean, safe drinking water has become much easier with modern purification methods. Today, there are few places in the United States without Read more -
Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 08, 2018.
Your smile isn’t the same without healthy gums—neither are your teeth, for that matter. So, maintaining your gums by protecting them from periodontal (gum) disease is a top priority. Gum Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Feb. 21, 2018.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more -
Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?
posted: Feb. 06, 2018.
Dental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures. But since Read more -
You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 15, 2018.
For whatever reason, you’ve put off replacing a missing tooth for awhile. Now you want to fill that empty gap in your smile with a dental implant restoration. But if Read more -
Straighten Your Smile Discreetly
posted: Jan. 15, 2018.
How Invisalign treatment from your dentist in Alexandria can help your smile If you want a straight smile, but you don’t want to wear unsightly metal brackets and wires for years, there’s Read more -
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
posted: Jan. 07, 2018.
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Dec. 30, 2017.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more -
A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 15, 2017.
A lot happens in your child’s mouth from infancy to early adulthood. Not surprisingly, it’s the most active period for development of teeth, gums and jaw structure. Our primary Read more -
Tooth Decay can be Less of a Problem with Minimally Invasive Dentistry
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.
“Less is more” is a truism for much of life. It’s also an important feature of an emerging approach to treating tooth decay known as minimally invasive dentistry (MID). MID Read more -
Not Your Granddad's Dental Care: the New Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Nov. 15, 2017.
More than likely your great-grandparents, grandparents and even your parents had a common dental experience: when one of their teeth developed a cavity, their dentist removed the decayed portion Read more -
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Nov. 10, 2017.
According to survey data by the American Association of Endodontists, over 60% of Americans surveyed expressed anxiety over and a desire to avoid undergoing root canal therapy at all costs. The Read more