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Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Always Smile DC frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
The Importance Of A Routine Check-Up
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

Find out why visiting your dentist twice a year could protect your smile. When was the last time you visited the dentist? If it’s been more than six months then you Read more
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more
How much calcium does my child need?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more
Carbs and Cavities
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a Read more
Why You Should Consider Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

The phrase cosmetic dentistry might make it sound completely elective. The connotation of cosmetics makes it sound like it is just for looks, but Dr. Najib Bouchebel at Always Smile Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Always Smile DC we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more
Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
The Importance Of Emergency Dentistry
posted: Oct. 25, 2021.

Maintaining a thorough at-home oral hygiene routine and scheduling regular dental checkups with cleanings are effective ways to prevent serious oral health issues from developing. However, a dental emergency could Read more
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

There are so many adults and teens in our Washington, District of Columbia office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the Read more