Blog - Dentist In Alexandria, VA

Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and 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, Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more
Three Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Jun. 15, 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 Read more
Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
posted: Apr. 04, 2021.

During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made Read more
Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.

Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered Read more
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.

“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read more
Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.

Teenagers can have the same smile-disrupting tooth flaws as adults. But not all cosmetic treatments available to adults are appropriate for teenagers—at least not until they get a little Read more
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.

During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more
Cavities and How Dental Crowns Treat Them
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.

Cavities are also called dental caries and are small holes that develop in the outer layers of the teeth as a result of decay. Cavities can occur when plaque acids Read more
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.

Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.

Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read more
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.

Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read more
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.

Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses Read more
3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.

Tooth decay can be a big problem for children's primary (baby) teeth. It doesn't take long for a tooth to become infected and the infection spread to their neighbors. But Read more