If, for any reason, you are uncomfortable with the idea of seeing a dentist, sedation dentistry may be your best solution. At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, we offer a range of sedation options to address even the most severe dental phobias, allowing you to get the comprehensive dental care you deserve without any of the associated
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No matter if your cosmetic flaws are minor or extensive, porcelain veneers are often the ideal solution. Placed over the front of your natural teeth, porcelain veneers can be used to correct cosmetic flaws including chips, cracks, tooth irregularities, and serious staining. Placed on one tooth or used to completely remake your smile, porcelain veneers
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Carbonated drinks such as cola and soda can wreak havoc on your teeth. The citric and phosphoric acid in these beverages damages tooth enamel. This is to say nothing of the sugar content. Combined, these factors can lead to issues as wide ranging as tooth sensitivity, tooth decay, and even tooth loss. As if the
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Once placed, porcelain veneers cannot be whitened. The teeth adjacent to veneers can still benefit from teeth whitening procedures, but porcelain cannot be bleached. Porcelain veneers from our McLean area office are shaded to match your adjacent teeth. Porcelain is also stain resistant, allowing your veneers to maintain their pearly-white appearance even as adjacent teeth
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Over-the-counter (OTC) whitening strips offer the most economical option for teeth whitening. Unfortunately, they also offer the least reliable results and may actually be bad for your teeth. OTC strips cannot penetrate stains as effectively as other at-home options. Due to this, they must be used with greater frequency. The American Dental Association has found
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Tetracycline stains are very common for men and women throughout Northern Virginia. These stains are dark, run deep into teeth, and are not removable with traditional teeth whitening options. In fact, traditional teeth whitening may make the stain appear worse as it whitens the surrounding area, accentuating the stain and causing a grey or dulled
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Introduced in 2005, Invisalign™ Express is a faster and less expensive way to achieve a perfectly straight smile. Traditional Invisalign treatment can take 12 months or more. With Invisalign Express, one of our Alexandria dentists can help you achieve optimal results in fewer than six months. Candidates for Invisalign™ Express Invisalign Express is intended for
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Invisalign™ offers an ideal way for adults and older teens to straighten and perfect their smiles. But a perfect smile offers substantially more than aesthetic benefits. The health benefits of Invisalign start during your treatment phase. With braces, diet restrictions are necessary to avoid getting food particles stuck in between brackets. These particles are exceedingly
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Missing teeth can mar an otherwise perfect smile. When you are missing one or more teeth, you may feel awkward and embarrassed in both social and business interactions. If you feel uncomfortable with the appearance of your smile, dental implants from our Alexandria area office can help restore it to its natural beauty. Why Choose
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Many dental insurance policies cover the cost of placing dental implants. Every policy has its own inclusions and exclusions, making it best to consult with your insurance carrier prior to committing to this procedure. The helpful staff at out Arlington area office can also help you work with your insurance to ensure you get the
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