Category Archives: Oral Health
New Years Dental Resolutions!
Now that the New Year has finally arrived, people are determined to make their 2012 resolutions stick, and from what I have seen, most of them are off to a great start. The most common resolution is to head back … Continue reading
Loudoun Dental Smiles … Holiday List
Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. … Continue reading
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Don’t forget to brush and floss your teeth!
If you’ve heard this once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. But this simple warning isn’t just for your teeth. Your gums need to be included in your daily oral health regimen as well. Improve Gum Health & Save Your … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Smiles … Let’s Preserve Them!
Here are some helpful hints from Loudoun Dental Smiles to keep your smile beautiful this Thanksgiving. Crack nuts with a nutcracker, not your teeth. Many a man, woman, and child cracks teeth over the holiday thinking their teeth are made … Continue reading
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Acne Treatments and Your Teeth??
Every dentist is familiar with tetracycline staining and the damaging effect it has on tooth color and the self-esteem of the patient. Some are under the belief that this phenomenon was something that affected baby boomer patients, and was no … Continue reading
Grinding and Clenching
Unexplained soreness of the jaw or neck muscles and persistent headaches could be an indication that you are suffering from bruxism, or grinding and clenching of the teeth. The problem is treatable and more common that you may realize, even … Continue reading
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The 411 on Halloween Candy
For parents worried about kids going overboard on candies, sugar and other sweets, Halloween is a dreaded annual event. All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth! Did you know … Continue reading
Is Bad Breath Affecting Your Life?
Bad breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing problem which can affect many people from time to time, and if recurrent can be the indication of a more serious underlying cause. The good news is that bad breath can often be … Continue reading
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I’d Rather Have a Root Canal!
Endodontic Therapy for a Pain Free Smile. What if you have a major toothache with throbbing pain and not sure what is causing it? It could be an abscessed tooth. “What is an abscessed tooth?” Well, it is an infected … Continue reading
Top 10 Dental Myths
#10: If I have a toothache, placing an aspirin next to my tooth will help ease the pain. Here’s the Truth: This is, perhaps, the oldest of dental myths. Aspirin is a great painkiller and anti-inflammatory drug, but works only … Continue reading