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Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should
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Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read more -
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read more -
Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our ALEXANDRIA, Virginia office, there is one family member that might
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Dental Anxiety
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Alexandria Smiles Dentistry might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth
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How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have Read more -
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Three Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
In our office, we customize treatment for every patient. Amid all of the fillings, crowns, and veneers, we find there are three treatments that are most valuable when offering our
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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jun. 20, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read more -
The Safety of Dental X-Rays
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to
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Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Jun. 10, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted Read more