Month: February 2018

National Pet Dental Health Month

National Pet Dental Health Month

Every February, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month to raise awareness of the importance of proper dental care for our furry best friends. While our Alexandria dental office doesn’t treat these cuddly critters, we know a lot of our patients have pets, and we’d like to provide them tips…

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The Connection Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease

The Connection Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease

During this American Heart Health Month, our dental office in Alexandria wants to do our part and raise awareness of how gum disease can increase your risk of heart disease. While these two areas of the body seem to be unrelated, there’s a clear connection between gum disease and heart health that you need to…

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The 6 Cavity-Causing Culprits You May Not Know About

The 6 Cavity-Causing Culprits You May Not Know About

There are many widely known causes of cavities including eating too much sugar, not brushing or flossing your teeth enough, or avoiding regular visits to your Alexandria dentist. But there are also plenty of lesser known cavity-causing culprits out there that you should be aware of… Teeth with Deep Grooves Many people naturally have teeth…

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