We are so excited to continue serving the Northern Virginia community with our new office located off of Duke Street in Alexandria, Virginia. We have 6 brand-new, state-of-the-art operatories, all outfitted with the latest technology and build for the comfort of you, our patients. We have had such a great time meeting the Alexandria dental community and it all culminated at our Open House event in September.
(more…)Receding gums usually occur as a result of long-term or severe gum disease. Gum disease must be treated before dental implants can be placed to ensure your healing after the procedure is successful. If you have receding gums or other signs of gum disease, consult with your implant dentist about your options. In most cases, treatment for the issues with your gums is all that is necessary to make you a good candidate for implants.
(more…)If you were born without some of your teeth, or if teeth are not present in the jawbone after your baby teeth fall out, you might want to have these missing teeth replaced. There are numerous options for tooth replacement, but the best of these is dental implants.
(more…)Sleep apnea is a condition in which you actually stop breathing for a short period of time, usually multiple times during the night. It severely disrupts your sleep schedule, making it difficult if not impossible to get enough rest. There are several ways to treat sleep apnea. For some cases, oral surgery provides a permanent and effective solution.
(more…)Dental anxiety can present a serious problem for people who suffer from it. They tend to avoid the dentist, allowing problems to become serious before they are finally treated. Fortunately, sedation dentistry can help.
(more…)If you are experiencing persistent pain, discomfort, or swelling in the back part of your jaw, and you still have your wisdom teeth, consult with your dentist to see if this last set of molars might be the culprit. Impacted wisdom teeth can create a wide range of symptoms without the teeth ever emerging through the gums. Your dentist can check on the progress of your wisdom teeth using X-rays to determine whether or not they need to be removed.
(more…)For those who experience extreme anxiety when they visit the dentist, sedation dentistry can be very helpful. With sedation, you can remain calm and anxiety-free throughout your visit to the dentist, even if you are having numerous restorations done. If you are worried about your anxiety levels during dental work, talk to your dentist about sedation.
(more…)If you’ve lost one or more teeth, tooth replacement is an important part of your dental care. Without it, you could face a variety of problems in the future as your remaining teeth move out of position. Dental implants are today’s replacement option of choice, as they provide several advantages over other prosthodontic techniques.
(more…)Many people see the loss of a single tooth as little more than a cosmetic issue, particularly if the tooth is not visible when you smile. However, even one or two teeth should be replaced, preferably with dental implants, to prevent long-term complications and even loss of additional teeth.
(more…)Dental implants provide a state-of-the-art, realistic long-term option for tooth replacement. Traditional implants require a few weeks for the full procedure, but in some cases, with new techniques and advancements, you can have same day tooth replacement.
(more…)