Our Guide to Smooth Recovery After a Visit to Our McLean Dentist Office Getting a dental filling is one of the most common dental procedures, yet many patients feel uncertain about proper aftercare. Whether you're dealing with a composite or…
Why Is My Mouth Bleeding? And Answers for All Your Oral Bleeding Concerns Are you concerned about blood in your mouth? Do you notice your gums bleeding when brushing or flossing? Bleeding in the mouth typically occurs when the gums…
What to Expect After Dental Surgery: Your Guide to a Smooth Recovery from McLean Healthy Smiles Undergoing any surgical procedure, even a seemingly minor one like a tooth extraction, requires careful preparation and aftercare. Following pre-operative and post-op instructions is…
Arestin® is an antibiotic specifically designed to treat periodontitis, a common gum disease in adults. It comes in a powder form and is applied directly to infected gum pockets by a dentist or hygienist. Arestin® is typically used alongside scaling…
Dental care is essential to health. In the past 25 years, there has been a proven and significant connection between oral health and systemic (full body) health. According to U.S. health stats, three out of every four adults will develop…
The words on everyone’s lips these days are all about the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. This is no surprise, since it has impacted society on a global scale. Many people have lost their jobs, others have been put…
When it comes to viral infections, including COVID-19, there are many different things we can be doing to protect ourselves and stop the spread. Here are some basic hygiene recommendations that everyone young and old can follow that can reduce…
Good oral health is so much more important than just maintaining a beautiful smile. In fact, the condition of teeth and gums affects the whole body, and keeping up with overall health, in return, affects the condition of the teeth…
Your smile is often the first thing a person will notice about you. It can also say a lot about you, which is why it is important to keep your mouth and teeth safe during riskier activities. And there is…