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How can veneers improve my smile?
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
the doctor and our team at Maha Alkishtaini know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone deserves beautiful, Read more
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Infant Teething Remedies: What Might Help—And What to Avoid
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read more
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Bright Ideas for Your Smile
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
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Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
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Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
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Anemia and Your Oral Health
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read more
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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more
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Using Sippy Cups Successfully
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more
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Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see the doctor for Read more
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Electric Toothbrush Innovations
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read more
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Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more
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Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
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I’ve lost a filling; now what?
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Fairfax, Virginia office immediately and let us advise you Read more
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Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more