Month: May 2017

Nail Biter? Here’s Another Reason You Should Stop

Nail biting is a common habit that affects a number of Americans including an estimated 60% of kids, 45% of teenagers, and 30% of adults. While the likelihood of being a nail biter decreases as we get older, the truth is it is a habit that can be difficult to break and can follow you…

Understanding Dental X-Rays

When you come to your appointments at our dental office in Alexandria, there’s a good chance we may recommend taking some x-rays of your mouth. And for good reason. Dental x-rays are critical in helping us detect a number of potential oral health problems early, often making treatment easier and more affordable. What our patients…

The Importance of Measuring Gum Pockets

The process of measuring gum pockets, also known as periodontal charting, is pretty simple and should be painless as long as there is no infection. At our dental office in Alexandria, when we do a periodontal charting, you’ll hear us call out several numbers as we gently poke along the gum line. These numbers represent…