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Post-Procedure Care
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This
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How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three
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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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The Process Of Wisdom Tooth Removal
posted: Feb. 04, 2022.
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed? Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. Read more -
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
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
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Oral-Systemic Health
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health
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How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there!
Why
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How to Prevent Dry Socket
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to
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I have halitosis. What can I do?
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few:
Gum disease
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on
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Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not
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Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth
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Is Sedation Dentistry Right For You?
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
Is dental anxiety or phobia stopping you from improving your smile? Dr. Christopher and Dr. Favagehi at Falls Church Periodontics & Dental Implant Surgery can help. We provide sedation dentistry Read more -
What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
One of the greatest features our team at Lourdes Christopher offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any problems
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How HPV and Oral Cancer are Related
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Did you know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and oral cancer are linked? This information may prevent you or a loved one from suffering from oral cancer if a diagnosis
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Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Lourdes Christopher, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Falls Church, Virginia area
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