When patients realize their teeth are not properly aligned and are impacting the appearance of their smile, they may be worried about bringing it to the attention of their dentist for fear of being recommended for braces. Traditional orthodontics involve metal brackets and wires that are glued to the teeth to reposition them over the […]
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As much as the issue of dental anxiety has been brought into the limelight, there is still a stigma around feeling fearful of seeing the dentist. We encourage patients in the McLean area not to fall for the idea that it’s “silly” to be scared of the dentist. There are several reasons why fear may
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Most people aren’t delighted with the appearance of their smile. Over the past few years, interest in cosmetic dental procedures has increased among this crowd who would like to have their own Hollywood Smile. Like many of the patients who visit our McLean cosmetic dentistry office, you may be struggling to love your look. Maybe
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There is a tendency for cosmetic dentistry to be a pleasant and intriguing topic of discussion these days. We get that; most of us are interested in knowing how we can maximize shine, straightness, and other characteristics that bring out the best in our smile aesthetic. Don’t get us wrong; we love making over smiles
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The value of a brilliant smile is well-known. We have come to recognize our inherent admiration for beautiful smiles and, not only that but also to realize our own desire to have teeth that stand out for all the right reasons. Many adults understand that their professional and social efficiency is related to the appearance
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Is snoring ever not a problem? Really, though, we may all make a little noise here and there. It isn’t the occasional bout of snoring that is a problem. What we want to discuss here are the indicators that chronic snoring may be a symptom of a sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea. If
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We’ll just say it: most people don’t like to see the dentist. We suspect that it has been this way since the very first formal dental offices were established over 150 years ago. We know through ancient text that dental problems have always been a frustrating aspect of being human, and also that conceptual thought
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During the warm months of summer, many people find that they instinctively reach for more fruit. Fruits, like vegetables, provide us with the essential vitamins and nutrients that support health and wellness. Adding fruits to the vegetables, protein, and healthy fats on our plate enhances the balanced nature of our diet. At the same time,
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Father’s Day is a time of year in which we joke about ties flying off the shelves. In reality, though, we’ve become quite a bit more innovative in how we recognize the special men in our lives. More people today are looking outside of the box, and this can pay off with long-term rewards for
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Dental exams are discussed as a vital aspect of healthy development in childhood. When we were children, we learned that we needed to brush our teeth really good (and that we may get a gold star if we did!). We learned that sugar could harm our teeth and cause us pain. As we have progressed
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