Father’s Day is a time of year in which we joke about ties flying off the shelves. In reality, though, we’ve become quite a bit more innovative in how we recognize the special men in our lives. More people today are looking outside of the box, and this can pay off with long-term rewards for […]
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Dental exams are discussed as a vital aspect of healthy development in childhood. When we were children, we learned that we needed to brush our teeth really good (and that we may get a gold star if we did!). We learned that sugar could harm our teeth and cause us pain. As we have progressed
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Isn’t it fun to look back through history and see how our ancestors described certain attributes? To be a Spring Chicken once meant that you were young. When an adult was older, they may have been described as being “long in the tooth.” Of course, today we’ve got different descriptors that are common for all
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Do you know one of the most common – and commonly misunderstood problems? A good old-fashioned toothache. This dental event often reportedly occurs out of the blue; no warning, just intense pain. This is the primary misunderstanding about tooth pain. The truth is, that a sudden toothache, unless related to an injury, probably didn’t sprout
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Common Causes of Halitosis Halitosis is a condition that has been the butt of many, many jokes over the years. When it happens to you, it’s not funny at all. No one likes to be on the receiving end of the bad breath, and many of us worry that we may have bad breath but
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Holiday burnout is real, and it can be a real problem for your smile if you’re not careful. Many people, at some point in the hustle and bustle of December, wonder (at least for a moment) when it will stop. We have nothing against the holiday season. Who doesn’t love the sounds of sleigh bells
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Chances are you have been getting a consistent message about dental care since you were a child: see the dentist twice a year. It seems like a pretty simple thing to do to keep your mouth healthy. And yet, you may find yourself procrastinating. Maybe you put off scheduling your checkup because you brush as
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Dental care is an important aspect of health and wellness. The need for professional care is even greater today, with research indicating a longer lifespan for the average American. Not only are adults more invested in maintaining healthy teeth and bodies, but they are also more willing to invest into the appearance of their smile.
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Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If not, it’s not too late! Resolve to make 2015 your best year yet by giving your teeth the health they deserve. The Fairfax cosmetic dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics are always happy to answer any questions you may have about your oral health. Please contact us today
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Probiotics have long been known to aid in digestion and help keep the GI tract healthy. Some probiotics, particularly lactobacillus reuteri, have also been shown to help prevent cavities by neutralizing damaging bacteria in the mouth. It is no surprise then, that a recent study found lactobacillus reuteri to improve the efficacy of periodontal treatment
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