Month: December 2016

Does Baking Soda Really Whiten Teeth?

Does Baking Soda Really Whiten Teeth?

Baking soda is advertised as a multi-purpose household staple that can be used to mask smells, brighten your clothes, and yes, even whiten your teeth. While we can’t speak on its effectiveness in any other form, my dental office in Alexandria can support the claim that baking soda can, in fact, whiten teeth. But before…

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Is Your Smile Making You Look Older?

Is Your Smile Making You Look Older?

Your smile can say a lot of things about you — you’re happy, you’re confident, you’re professional, you’re… old? Nobody wants people to think that, but the unfortunate truth is, your smile may be aging you in the eyes of others. At my dental office in Alexandria, we hear many patients express concern over the…

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