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We would all love to have a healthy smile. It makes us feel more confident when we interact with others, and it also affects how people around us view us. Nowadays, pretty much everyone can have the perfect smile they've always dreamed of thanks to cosmetic dentistry.You no longer have to allow stains, discoloration, chipped,…

If you are wondering why mouthwash is necessary, how to use mouthwash and which is the best on the market, you are not alone!  The store shelves are jam-packed with all sorts of different mouthwashes, toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss.  Here is a look at the different mouthwashes, how to use mouthwash and why it is…

If you spend some time thinking about how to prevent cavities, you are on the right track toward a clean bill of dental health.  However, most people do not actively think about how to prevent cavities.Brushing and flossing cross the average person's mind a few times per day but that is the extent of his…

Too many adults assume regular dental care is unnecessary as the years in which cavities tend to form are well behind them. In reality, regular dental care is just as important in the adult years as it was during childhood. Adults face a heightened risk for an array of dental problems. Let's take a look…

If you are looking for a way to fix your smile, dental bonding will likely prove quite effective. Dental bonding will repair your teeth and help prevent additional oral health problems from arising in the upcoming weeks, months, years and decades.Dental bonding repairs damaged and unsightly teeth, enhancing the look of your smile and reducing…

Anyone who has taken a child or a tween to the dentist knows that youngsters detest the dental chair even if there is a kid friendly dentist providing the treatment. Thankfully, you are not completely powerless in this situation. Below, we outline some strategies to help prepare your child for a visit with  a kid…

If you are in any way displeased with the appearance of your smile, you should know a cosmetic dentist can work wonders for your look. Let a cosmetic dentist examine your mouth, analyze your teeth and gums and develop a treatment plan to rebuild your look. The end result will be a smile you are…

If you often find yourself hesitant to smile in public because of your crooked teeth, you should consider undergoing a teeth straightening treatment. Having a crooked set of teeth can have a significant impact on your self-confidence, which in turn can have a negative effect on your social life and performance at work. A set…

When many hear the word dentures, the first thing that comes into our minds is the removable dentures that are often a point of comic relief in movies, but there is another option: Implant Supported Dentures.These are dentures that are held securely in place with titanium implants that are attached to your jaw bone. That…

Dental fillings rarely start with a patient that is looking for their teeth to get a filling, despite the fact that the gold fillings do look very snazzy. The reality is that most patients come in for a regularly scheduled checkup and we find that there are sufficient wear and tear. Thus, the tooth requires…

We use crowns and bridges to repair damaged teeth at our McLean dentist office. Crowns, which are also known as dental crowns or dental caps by popular culture, are the most popular way of fixing damaged teeth. When we combine multiple crowns with your natural teeth, we create dental bridges. We use both crowns and…

As a kids dentist in McLean, we treat many of the same issues in children as we do in adults. While the diseases and many of the treatments are the same, this is where the similarities end. Children are generally inquisitive in nature and want to know everything that is going on. When you place…