Perhaps no other tool in your house is as taken for granted than your toothbrush. Your toothbrush is a tool designed to clean your teeth to help keep your mouth healthy. Yet, how often do you care for your toothbrush? If you are not taking care of your toothbrush, you are simply putting a dirty…
Your mouth is the gateway for which almost everything enters into your body. Your food and beverage choices are what have a huge impact on your health and your life, yet it goes far beyond just your general health. Many people overlook the fact that their diets affect their teeth. They are concerned with the…
Your dentist encourages you to brush your teeth at least twice a day, and at every visit s/he asks whether or not you are flossing daily (although one look inside your mouth will answer that question). However, does your dentist ever ask you if you use mouthwash? Most likely, not, which leaves you questioning whether…
When teeth have suffered injury, damage, or decay it is important that they receive the proper restorations that they need in order to remain healthy within the mouth. People tend to take their permanent teeth for granted, despite the fact that they only get one set per lifetime. The teeth help communicate clearly, chew and…
To understand that a tooth can die you must first understand how it is living. A tooth consists of three layers: the enamel, the dentin, and the pulp. While what we see day in and day out is the tooth enamel, it is the inner layers of the teeth that keep them alive. The dentin…
Dental cavities are the most prevalent dental issue in the world. They affect billions of people world wide each year, despite the fact that they are almost entirely preventable. Many people simply under estimate cavities because they do not completely understand how they develop within the mouth. Knowledge of dental cavities is the first step…
Taking care of your children is something that you desire to do well, which is why it may surprise you to learn that you have already missed the optimal time to take your children for their first dental appointments. The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics both agree that children should be…
There are times throughout life where you will be unsure of whether or not you should call the doctor or dentist. Determining what can wait and what needs attention can be difficult at times, and Green Dental of Alexandria wants to make sure that all of our patients receive the necessary dental care they need…
Do you avoid eating ice cream despite it being your favorite dessert? Do you let your coffee or hot tea cool for fifteen minutes before taking the first sip? Does going to the send shivers up your spine because you panic each time the hygienist squirts cold water or puffs of air on your teeth?…
There are things that we all keep for sentimental reasons: old photographs, trinkets, and maybe a few clothing items. However, there is should be nothing sentimental about keeping an old toothbrush – and if there is, put it up somewhere, don’t use it! A toothbrush is a tool that was specifically designed to clean the…
I just had my first appointment at Green Dental and I couldn't be happier with their service. I tend to be nervous when going to the dentist, but all of the staff were very welcoming and nice. The exam chair massages your back as you're getting your cleaning and there's a television on the ceiling to distract you from dental work. The cleaning and evaluation was very gentle. Thanks, Green Dental!
I've seen Dr. Park for a consultation only, but so far had a wonderful experience and trust she will take care of me when I come back for treatment. She was thorough in her explanations, and referred me to an amazing Oral Surgeon to take care of an issue outside of her area. ALL of her staff was super friendly, professional, and personable, the office is in pristine condition, and overall you can tell patient care is number 1 on their list.
