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In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Apr. 11, 2017.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
posted: Mar. 27, 2017.
Tooth decay can wreak more havoc than just producing cavities. It can work its way into the innermost parts of the tooth — the pulp and tiny passageways called Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Mar. 19, 2017.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Save Your Infected Tooth
posted: Mar. 10, 2017.
Extraction isn't the only option if your tooth becomes infected. Alexandria, VA, dentist, Dr. Moutaz Abdeen, at Alexandria Smiles Dentistry explains how a root canal can save your tooth. What causes Read more -
All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
posted: Mar. 04, 2017.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Feb. 17, 2017.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more -
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
posted: Feb. 02, 2017.
If you've undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red Read more -
The Advantages Of Invisalign
posted: Jan. 27, 2017.
Do you want to flash a perfect smile? The Invisalign System is the clear alternative to regular braces. Dr. Moutaz Abdeen at Alexandria Smiles Dentistry in Alexandria, VA offers orthodontic Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Jan. 18, 2017.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more -
There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
posted: Jan. 03, 2017.
There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Dec. 19, 2016.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
posted: Dec. 11, 2016.
Dental implants are all the rage. And why not — not only are these tooth replacements life-like and highly functional, they have an amazing 95% ten-year success rate. Some of Read more -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Nov. 26, 2016.
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read more -
Let Dental Implants Keep Your Smile Strong
posted: Nov. 15, 2016.
Dental implants from Alexandria, Virginia, can restore your smile. When you are missing teeth, it affects the beauty of your smile, and it also affects your ability to chew and eat Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Oral Health during Cancer Treatment
posted: Nov. 11, 2016.
A third of people treated for cancer develop adverse side effects within their mouth. But while these effects can be devastating to teeth and gums, there are ways to Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Oct. 27, 2016.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more