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Bleeding gums can signal gum disease, poor brushing habits, or health issues. Don’t ignore the signs—call Smile Dental Clinic at (703) 379-1900 to keep your gums and smile healthy!

A deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, is a dental procedure to treat gum disease by removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline, promoting healthier gums and preventing tooth loss.

Halitosis, or bad breath, is often caused by poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, certain foods, or medical conditions. Prevent it by brushing, flossing, staying hydrated, and visiting a dentist for persistent issues.

Losing teeth can be addressed with options like dental implants (permanent, natural-looking), bridges (non-surgical, relies on adjacent teeth), and removable partial dentures (affordable but less stable). Consult your dentist for the best solution.

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can cause tooth damage and jaw pain. A night guard worn while sleeping prevents teeth from grinding together, reducing damage and discomfort. Custom-made guards from a dentist offer the best fit and protection.

A root canal treats infected or decayed teeth by removing damaged pulp, cleaning the root canals, and sealing the tooth to prevent further infection. This can save your natural tooth, relieve pain, and restore function. A crown is often added for strength.

Chipped a front tooth? Dental bonding, veneers, or crowns can fix it depending on the damage. Bonding works for small chips, veneers for larger chips, and crowns offer full protection. Prompt treatment ensures lasting results.

“Shouldn’t that be healthy gums,” you’re thinking? And, of course, you’re correct. Healthy gums are extremely important not only for our dental well-being, but for our overall physical health. Continue Reading

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut butter on sandwiches, answer your cell phone.. Continue Reading

Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital and healthy. Enamel, the protective exterior of the crown.. Continue Reading

Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here are a few things you should.. Continue Reading

Drs. Ahmad, Ahmad, and Ahmad and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s oral health plays a huge role in overall health. . Continue Reading

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” and not a “Take Care of Your Teeth Like a Pirate Day”? You don’t need a treasure map.. Continue Read

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. But there are quite a few people who celebrate the holiday.. Continue Reading

At Smile Dental Clinic, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a few days, while others are more serious and should not be ignored. Continue Reading

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums do indeed hurt when you floss.. Continue Reading

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The ancient Greeks and Romans coined this term for the longest.. Continue Reading

Over time, everyone’s teeth can naturally become dull, due to aging and consumption of staining foods such as chocolate and coffee. The good news is that teeth-whitening treatments can help you maintain white teeth that last a lifetime. Continue Reading

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Continue Reading

The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be repaired due to a variety of reasons.. Continue Reading

Mouthwash is important for more than just keeping your breath fresh and smelling great. Combined with other forms of dental hygiene, it can help prevent plaque, cavities, gingivitis, and other gum diseases. Continue Reading

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags.. Continue Reading

Drs. Ahmad, Ahmad, and Ahmad and our team at Smile Dental Clinic will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can affect the baby in gestation.. Continue Reading

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the nerve of the tooth may become infected. Continue Reading

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 to your dad’s interests and his dental health. Continue Reading

Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain in the park! Hot weather has arrived, and water is something.. Continue Reading

Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the parent of an infant can help your baby maintain.. Continue Reading

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars.. Continue Reading

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated charcoal in your toothpaste? Continue Reading

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for you. Here are a variety of gifts large and small tailored.. Continue Reading

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Smile Dental Clinic. Everyone wants a glowing and radiant white smile when the sun comes around.. Continue Reading

Many patients at Smile Dental Clinic are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, and less likely to cause damage. Other good brushing.. Continue Reading

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring attention and education to global environmental issues. Continue Reading

Thank you for taking the time to visit our blog. Please check back often for weekly updates on fun and exciting events happening at our office, important and interesting information about the dental industry.. Continue Reading