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There are three things everyone should know about gum disease: First, about half of all American adults have some form of gum disease. Second, gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. And third — and best of all — it’s treatable and preventable. The key is to...
Dental sealants are the unsung heroes of cavity prevention: You may have heard of sealants, but there’s a good chance you don’t know exactly how they work or what benefits they offer. Brushed onto the surfaces of your back teeth, dental sealants fill in cracks and crevices that provide prime...
Everyone understands the value of having straight teeth. Not only do they improve the way your smile looks, but they can help you avoid oral health problems, too. But traditional braces do have one downside: They’re very visible. And for many people, that’s a disadvantage that’s hard to overcome. Invisalign®’s...
Did you know about half of all American adults have some degree of gum disease? it’s true — and it’s especially alarming, because in addition to being a leading cause of adult tooth loss, periodontal disease has also been linked with other serious medical problems. Hiba Zakhour, DDS, and the...
If you’re one of the 120 million American adults who are missing at least one tooth — or one of the 36 million men and women who have no teeth — then you have a personal understanding of how tooth loss can affect your life. Fortunately, there are solutions for...
Routine dental cleanings take about a couple hours every year. Yet when those appointments roll around, plenty of people wind up skipping them. After all, you brush regularly and your teeth feel fine — why bother going to the dentist? The fact is, while regular brushing and flossing are really...
As a parent, you make it your business to do all you can to help your child stay healthy and happy. That includes making sure they get good dental care to help protect their teeth and prevent cavities and other tooth damage. At A to Z Dental Studio, Hiba Zakhour,...
Do you wake up with facial pain or headaches? Do your jaws click or stick when you chew or yawn? Have you had fractured or cracked teeth? Then you could have a nighttime grinding or clenching problem — and a night guard could help. A custom-made night guard can help...
Crowns and fillings are among the most common dental restorations used to protect your teeth and prevent further problems. But like any type of dental restoration, they’re not designed to last forever — and they can be damaged. At A to Z Dental Studio in Fairfax, Virginia, Hiba Zakhour, DDS,...
Fixing damaged teeth isn’t just important for your oral health — it’s important for your confidence, too. Inlays and onlays use durable materials and advanced technology to repair teeth that are too damaged for fillings, but not damaged enough to require a more extensive repair, like a crown or root...
About 5 million teeth are knocked out each year in the United States, but if it happens to you, it can certainly make you feel like you’re all alone. It’s true, losing a tooth can be an emotional experience — but the good news is, knocked-out teeth can often be...
Tooth stains are a common complaint among both women and men, for good reason. Your smile plays a major role in how other people see you, and that means if your teeth are yellow or dingy, it can have a direct bearing on your self-confidence. Fortunately, tooth whitening treatments can...
About 41 million Americans wear dentures, improving their confidence and enabling them to avoid more serious oral health problems, including additional tooth loss. At A to Z Dental Studio, Hiba Zakhour, DDS, offers custom denture solutions for patients in Fairfax, Virginia, including both full and partial dentures using the latest...
Dental implants are a great way to enhance your smile and improve the way your teeth look. But they offer lots of other benefits, too, such as benefits that can actually improve your oral health. Every year, roughly a half million people in the United States get dental implants for...
If you go to the dentist twice a year for dental check ups and teeth cleanings, you may be confused to hear you also need a deep dental cleaning. Both types of cleanings are important for your oral health, but Dr. Hiba Zakhour of A to Z Dental Studio in...
Braces help align and straighten teeth, and they are worn by kids and adults alike. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, one in four orthodontic patients is an adult, and treatment for adults may take a little longer than for kids. Braces can take several years to straighten teeth,...