As much as you hear about cosmetic dentistry, you may have the perception that this field is a formal category under the general dentistry umbrella. Not so. At least not formally. Because there is no designation for cosmetic dentistry, one can easily put their aesthetic goals into the wrong hands. Patients of Galleria Dental Aesthetics […]
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Tooth loss doesn’t just mean that you lose the portion of tooth structure that you see; it also means that your roots, the hidden anatomy that tethered that tooth to the bone, is also gone for good. The total impact of tooth loss tends to be much greater than a person imagines. Fortunately, because dental
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Sleep apnea is a condition about which we hear more and more details. This exaggerated snoring condition is nothing new, but it has taken some time to uncover the real risks that are involved in letting this sleep disorder go untreated. It has also taken some time for scientists to develop successful treatment options. Moreover,
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As a McLean dental office in which cosmetic treatments are the norm, saying that you may not want a Hollywood smile may sound counterproductive to business. There are times, however, when it is necessary to warn patients about going too far with their smile makeover, even if all that is being done is teeth whitening.
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We spend our days educating patients about the ways they can take care of their teeth, and on the ways, we can help them bring out the best in their smiles. Now, we want to see how much you know. Maybe you do, too! Test out your dental knowledge with our short quiz. True or
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You and your smiles are one and the same. The appearance of your teeth, and how they are complemented by the lips that frame them, is crucial to your sense of self. This doesn’t make you vain; it makes you human! A smile is a representation of who you are, of how friendly you are,
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Anytime you experience discomforts, such as a headache or an earache, your body is trying to tell you something. When the condition underlying pain is TMJ disorder, the path toward resolution may be long and winding. We are here to help you find your way back to comfort. Facial pain, earaches, and headaches affect more
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Tooth decay is not a problem that any of us expect to encounter time and time again throughout adulthood. Childhood, maybe; but we tend to think that we will, at some point, get a handle on this pesky problem. Most of time, cavity prevention is successful with nothing more than daily brushing and flossing, healthy
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Orthodontic treatment – aka braces – is typically perceived as a teenage process. It’s almost a rite of passage into adulthood, at least it was during the era of metal brackets and wires, bands, and headgear. Today, dentists like those in our McLean office understand the various ways in which orthodontic care can be improved.
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Most of us keep at least a few habits. Hopefully, we keep more healthy habits, such as eating fresh foods, than unhealthy habits. One of the pandemic problems among teens and adults alike would be described as a bad habit. We’re talking about the use of tobacco. The awareness that smoking and other tobacco use
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