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Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our Washington, District of Columbia office Read more
How do OTC whitening treatments compare to in-office whitening?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of the doctor suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more
Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 17, 2022.

If you are missing a tooth you may be curious about what options you have when it comes to restoring your smile. Dental implants are in many ways the best Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At Always Smile DC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
The Invisalign Process
posted: Feb. 23, 2022.

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Dr. Najib Bouchebel and our team in Washington, Read more
What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

A popular option for straightening teeth at Always Smile DC, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, Read more
Satisfying a Sweet Tooth
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Is Invisalign® Right For You?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

When patients ask the doctor about who benefits from Invisalign clear aligners, the simple answer is this: almost everyone. Unlike conventional braces, they are removable, which makes eating and cleaning Read more
Caring for Your Night Guard
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read more