With Halloween just around the corner, we hope all of our patients and neighbors are ready for a night of ghouls and ghosts, witches and wizards, and tricks or treats. When it comes to those treats, the team at our dental offices in Manassas, Reston, Gainesville, and Fairfax have a… Read More…
When we spend as much time as we do at work doing similar responsibilities every day, we are bound to develop habits. Some workplace habits like diligently checking emails or reserving a block of uninterrupted time to get work done can be beneficial and make for an efficient employee. However,… Read More…
Probiotic use is typically associated with digestive health and even as a “good bacteria” replacement after a round of antibiotics. But can probiotics also be beneficial for oral health? At our dental offices in Manassas, Reston, Gainesville, and Fairfax, we’ve been hearing about some research that may show a positive… Read More…
There’s no surprise that your bi-annual dental hygiene visit is about getting your teeth a deeper clean than you can get alone at home. The hygienists at our dental offices in Manassas, Reston, Gainesville, and Fairfax are dedicated to removing plaque, flossing in between each and every tooth, and polishing… Read More…
Like any other member of your medical team, the dentists at our dental offices in Manassas, Reston, Gainesville, and Fairfax are all for exercising. There are plenty of benefits behind regularly hitting the pavement for a run, grabbing the free weights for a strength training program, or joining a gym… Read More…
If you’ve ever been to your dentist in Northern Virginia and experienced several gentle pokes to your gums followed by hearing some numbers, you’ve had what’s called a periodontal charting. This charting is helpful when evaluating overall oral health and can give your dental team some insight to a proper… Read More…
Using tobacco products of any kind can not only have a detrimental effect on your overall health, there are multiple oral health diseases and problems that can also occur from the habit. Smokeless tobacco, also referred to as, dip, chew, spit, or snuff, is no exception. During this Oral Cancer… Read More…
Wisdom teeth are often first seen on x-rays conducted during regular appointments at our Manassas, Reston, Gainesville, and Fairfax dental offices. Most often, we can see them as they’re beginning to erupt through the gums. It’s also when we’re most likely to recommend that they be removed. In fact, about… Read More…
Having sensitive teeth can be brutal. The sharp, shooting pain that often accompanies tooth sensitivity can put a damper on enjoying favorite foods. At our dental offices in Manassas, Reston, Gainesville, and Fairfax, we don’t want any of our patients to suffer from sensitive teeth, but we understand that a… Read More…
Over the years, we’ve treated numerous patients with diabetes at our Manassas, Reston, and Gainesville dental offices. We always want every patient to make sure they’re taking great care of their teeth, but it’s important for folks with diabetes to be even more vigilant about maintaining their oral health care… Read More…
