Arlington Dentist Call us (703) 522-2600 If you need an Arlington dentist please give us a call. We can help with most dental problems. If you are a new patient needing a general check up and cleaning we will schedule you in the future when it is convenient for you. If you are a new patient and are experiencing […]
Arlington water does contain fluoride at the correct levels which are beneficial to your teeth. It is ok to use an activated charcoal filter such as a Brita filter, or the filter on your fridge. Reverse osmosis filters WILL take out almost all of the fluoride in the water. These filters are rather large and cost thousands of dollars. […]
Americans spend billions of dollars a year on dental care but ironically, most of that money is spent on fillings and root canals –the expensive aftermath of years of oral health neglect. Study after study show that children who receive good oral health care starting at a young age tend to have less oral health problems as adults, yet 1 in […]
A popular question from my patients is when should I start using fluoride based toothpaste on my children’s teeth. I highly recommend using fluoride toothpaste at age 2, but only if the child can spit out the toothpaste. Children are more prone to the ill effects of fluoride compared to adults. This is why correct brushing trumps an age cutoff […]