Month: August 2017

Probiotics & Oral Health

Probiotics & Oral Health

When we hear the word ‘probiotics,’ we don’t typically consider them beneficial for the mouth, but rather, the gut. While probiotics certainly have their place in digestive health, at our dental office in Alexandria, we’ve come across some research that may suggest a link between certain types of probiotics and better overall oral health. What…

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3 Reasons Your Child Should See the Dentist Before School Starts

3 Reasons Your Child Should See the Dentist Before School Starts

At our dental office in Alexandria, we believe preventive dentistry is the best way to protect our patients’ smiles. That’s one reason we always recommend seeing us at least every six months. And when it comes to the children in our community, we also believe in getting each one of them a dental checkup before…

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Your Dental Cleaning is Much More Than Simply a Cleaning

Your Dental Cleaning is Much More Than Simply a Cleaning

Twice a year (at least) you come to our dental office in Alexandria for your dental hygiene visit. During this appointment, we’re certainly focused on removing plaque, flossing diligently, and polishing your pearly whites. But what our patients may not know is that your bi-annual cleaning has a much bigger focus than simply getting your…

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