Regular dental checkups should happen about every six months, depending on your oral health. Dental checkups are more than just an opportunity to get cleaner, whiter teeth. They help you protect your oral health and prevent common dental issues that can impact the appearance of your smile and potentially even the health of your body […]
Grinding your teeth, a condition known as bruxism, can happen while you are awake or asleep and can cause damage to the teeth and gums. While occasional bruxism is generally nothing to worry about, chronic teeth clenching and grinding can lead to gum inflammation, worn-down or broken teeth, and chronic jaw pain over time. What […]
Flossing is an essential step in your oral hygiene routine because it helps you clean those tiny spaces between your teeth that your toothbrush can’t reach. When you floss, you “scrape” the sides of your teeth with a thin string to remove plaque, food particles, and bacteria. When done correctly and regularly, flossing can help […]
Cavities result from tooth decay, which is when tooth enamel is worn away and the more vulnerable layers of the tooth are exposed. Tooth decay may start as an unusually white or dark spot on the tooth but, over time, can progress to the root of the tooth and cause the tooth to become infected. […]
An abfraction is a specific type of damage to the tooth. If you notice that your teeth look longer or appear indented around the gum line, you could be seeing an abfraction. Abfractions may not have any symptoms, or they may cause sensitive teeth. Although this type of tooth damage may not require treatment, the […]
The Leesburg Family & Cosmetic Dentistry team was excited to celebrate the holiday season and spend quality time together with some team events, something they don’t always get to do throughout the busy year! To kick off the season, the team got together for a holiday dinner. As the team rarely gets to sit down […]
For the third year in a row, the patients and staff at Leesburg Family & Cosmetic Dentistry collected toys for the Toys for Tots program. People contributed toys for children up to age 17 from early November through December 7. The team then dropped the gifts off on December 8 at the local Loudoun County […]
Ring in the New Year with a bright new smile. If you are interested in brightening your smile, Glo is a perfect option. Our in office professional whitening treatment take about an hour from start to finish and you will leave with a brighter smile! Glo uses a gentle heat and light technology with a […]
We are doing our 3rd annual Toys for Tots for Loudoun County. We invite everyone to drop off new, unwrapped toys in our donation bin through December 7th. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to donate. We are open for drop off 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 9-3 PM on Fridays. […]
Oral cancers most commonly include those of the mouth, tongue, tonsils, and salivary glands, but can also include parts of the throat. Although oral cancer is less common than some other types of cancer, each year over 50,000 people are diagnosed with some type of oral cancer [1]. But who is most at risk to […]
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