How Alexandria Smiles celebrates ‘Dental Hygiene Month’ and  ‘World Smiles Day’ this October

When most people think about the month of October, our first thought typically goes to Halloween. However, did you know that there are two earlier holidays within the month that celebrate good oral hygiene and dental health? While the month itself has been coined ‘Dental Hygiene Month,’ the first Friday—October 2nd—titled official ‘World Smile Day,’ both of these unique holidays are great reminders to maintain healthy teeth.

At Alexandria Smiles, we want to help you and your loved ones achieve a smile that they are proud of displaying for years of family photos to come. From Cosmetic Restoration, Orthodontics, In-Office Teeth Whitening to overall Prevention, we offer a wide variety of procedures to achieve maximum dental health and a smile that you will be proud of come this year’s Holiday family photo.

Orthodontics

Are you self-conscious about crooked teeth that do not want to align correctly? At Alexandria Smiles, we have multiple Orthodontics options that can easily correct this problem and help you smile with confidence!

The first, and most indiscrete service we offer is Invisalign. This is a clear and easy way to straighten your teeth by use of transparent aligners. Much like braces, this treatment slowly moves your teeth into the correct position over a prolonged length of time.

While we offer free consultations to determine a rough estimate of how long a treatment will take, it can range anywhere from 6-18 months. In addition to this service, we have many different payment options to make Invisalign more affordable for your budget.

Another route we offer is one that many people are already familiar with: traditional braces. As Invisalign is not always the perfect fit for everyone, braces can be used for anyone of all ages. Because we use stronger wires when moving your teeth in place, braces straighten teeth, on average, in a shorter amount of time than Invisalign.

For some adults, there is concern of how noticeable traditional braces are. Because of this, we offer clear brackets that make braces less obvious. To learn more about the various options we have for Invisalign, braces, and other Orthodontics procedures, feel free to contact us!

Cosmetic and Restoration

Within the last ten year, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry has seen significant interest in terms of dental practices. With the desire to enhance our appearance with confident smiles, we keep up-to-date with the newest technologies. By giving patients access to modern procedures, we are able to improve teeth and smiles with quick, painless, and affordable treatments.

When it comes to what you are looking for regarding cosmetic and restorative work, there are plenty of options that we offer at Alexandria Smiles. From dental implants and dentures, to fillings and crowns, reparative work is a breeze. As for cosmetic procedures such as changing shape, filling in spaces or correcting bites, we can do most anything to give you the smile of your dreams.

In-Office Whitening

Stained teeth? Fluorosis caused by excessive fluoridation during the development of teeth? Yellow or brown hues darkening your smile? If any of these sound familiar, you might consider our In-Office Whitening treatments!

Alexandria Smiles offers ‘Sapphire In-Office Whitening’ to those looking at enhancing the natural beauty of their smiles. Within one visit, your teeth will be brighter and our special methods also help to minimize and/or eliminate any tooth sensitivity you may be experiencing. This simple, non-invasive service will change the color of your natural tooth enamel—something that will surely put a newly-brightened smile upon your face.

One thing to remember, is that whitening only works on a tooth’s natural enamel, which means that any old fillings or crowns will need to be re-evaluated to match color with newly bleached teeth. For those considering a tooth-whitening procedure, it is important to know that this is not a permanent fix. Touch-ups may be needed every few years—especially if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, wine, or other tooth-staining products.

Prevention

At the end of the day, there are many things to smile about regarding the month of October. Whether it is in honor of ‘Dental Hygiene Month,’ ‘World Smile Day,’ or the upcoming holiday of ‘Halloween,’ these holidays serve as reminders to keep up with our proper oral healthcare routines.

Regular check-ups are the first start in the process of lifetime dental care, and the best way to do that is to make an appointment. The friendly faces at Alexandria Smiles will be happy to see you—and don’t forget to give them a smile this October 2nd!

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