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Foods can Wreak Havoc on Your Enamel
- posted: Jan. 18, 2022
It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your Read More
Do You Have A Cavity?
- posted: Jan. 11, 2022
Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at McLean Dentistry wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in both children Read More
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
- posted: Jan. 04, 2022
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
- posted: Dec. 28, 2021
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read More
Is It Okay to Eat With Invisalign?
- posted: Dec. 22, 2021
A lot of folks wonder if they can eat while wearing Invisalign braces. Generally speaking, you should remove your Invisalign trays, or aligners as they are often called, before eating Read More
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
- posted: Dec. 21, 2021
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
Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
- posted: Dec. 14, 2021
A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read More
Dental X-Ray Safety
- posted: Dec. 07, 2021
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read More
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
- posted: Nov. 30, 2021
Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read More
Thanksgiving
- posted: Nov. 23, 2021
At McLean Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Mc Lean, Virginia area Read More
Oral Health during Pregnancy
- posted: Nov. 16, 2021
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with Read More
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
- posted: Nov. 09, 2021
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read More
Whitening Before Veneers—A Bright Idea?
- posted: Nov. 02, 2021
It’s time. You’ve decided. You’re going to get veneers. Whether it’s to repair a cracked or chipped tooth, to cover discoloration brought on by a root canal or medical condition, Read More
The Intriguing History of Halloween
- posted: Oct. 26, 2021
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read More
Does smoking affect oral health?
- posted: Oct. 19, 2021
By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read More
Balancing Act
- posted: Oct. 12, 2021
We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our Read More
