We spend our days educating patients about the ways they can take care of their teeth, and on the ways, we can help them bring out the best in their smiles. Now, we want to see how much you know. Maybe you do, too! Test out your dental knowledge with our short quiz. True or […]
You and your smiles are one and the same. The appearance of your teeth, and how they are complemented by the lips that frame them, is crucial to your sense of self. This doesn’t make you vain; it makes you human! A smile is a representation of who you are, of how friendly you are, […]
Anytime you experience discomforts, such as a headache or an earache, your body is trying to tell you something. When the condition underlying pain is TMJ disorder, the path toward resolution may be long and winding. We are here to help you find your way back to comfort. Facial pain, earaches, and headaches affect more […]
Tooth decay is not a problem that any of us expect to encounter time and time again throughout adulthood. Childhood, maybe; but we tend to think that we will, at some point, get a handle on this pesky problem. Most of time, cavity prevention is successful with nothing more than daily brushing and flossing, healthy […]
Orthodontic treatment – aka braces – is typically perceived as a teenage process. It’s almost a rite of passage into adulthood, at least it was during the era of metal brackets and wires, bands, and headgear. Today, dentists like those in our McLean office understand the various ways in which orthodontic care can be improved. […]
Most of us keep at least a few habits. Hopefully, we keep more healthy habits, such as eating fresh foods, than unhealthy habits. One of the pandemic problems among teens and adults alike would be described as a bad habit. We’re talking about the use of tobacco. The awareness that smoking and other tobacco use […]
Tooth loss is something that we may not give much thought to. If we do, it is something that happens to “someone else.” You may not expect to lose a tooth until you are quite old, if ever, thanks to the good care that you provide each day. Truth be told, tooth loss is still […]
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 […]
We’re about to bring in another new year, and that gives us yet more to look forward to after a festive holiday season. During this time, many of us think about things we want to improve in the coming year. That may be our eating habits, our physique, or even our mindset. When health and […]
It’s that time again! Do you ever notice how the Fall months seem to bring out the more grateful side of you? Maybe it’s the impending holidays, or it could be the enticing aroma of all those pumpkin spice lattes you and your coworkers are indulging in. Whatever the reasons we find ourselves counting our […]