Blog - Periodontal Treatment

If you have tooth sensitivity, you don’t need to be told that it's a painful condition. There are numerous reasons why you might have sensitive teeth, but gum recession is often a culprit. 

When gum tissue recedes as part of untreated gum disease, it exposes the tooth’s roots. Your tooth roots contain tubules (tiny tubes) that connect directly to the tooth's ...

Would you believe that gum disease is a problem that affects nearly half of American adults in some form? It's true! Worse yet, many of those impacted folks don't even realize they have gum disease because it's not very easy to detect without the help of your Fairfax dentist. Here's what you should know.

What Is Gum Disease?

Also called periodontal disease, ...

We know that proper nutrition consists of eating foods that provide nutrients you need to support good health and wellness. Over time, poor nutrition weakens your body, making it difficult to fight infection and leading to other health problems.

You may know that a balanced diet is essential for oral health, but you may not understand the connection. The fact is ...

As we learn more about how oral health affects overall health, one thing is clear: It's never been more important to take charge of your oral health and make it a priority! We've learned that the bacteria that causes periodontal (gum) disease also can contribute to other issues in the body such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, ...

As a dentist who is concerned about the well-being of her patients, Dr. Cerina Fairfax would like you to be aware of any new information that affects your overall health. In this case, we are talking about the link between tooth loss and dementia.

Estimates say that nearly 10 million people are diagnosed with dementia each year, and the number of ...

The best way to avoid extensive dental treatment is to stay a step ahead of your problems with routine cleanings and exams with dentist Dr. Cerina Fairfax. But these preventive treatments are only effective when they work hand in hand with your personal oral health care routine.

Getting comfortable with a particular oral hygiene routine is easy. But you may be ...

Fairfax, VA dentist Dr. Cerina Fairfax wants you to enjoy the benefits of a healthy smile. But we are learning that having a healthy smile may have as much to do with your stress levels as it does with your oral health care routine.

Stress and Your Oral Health

It is well documented that stress not only takes an emotional toll but ...

Did you know that periodontal (gum) disease affects over half of American adults in some form? The problem is that many people don't even realize they have gum disease, and this is because there aren't many signs or symptoms at first. Emerging studies have linked gum disease with other health concerns in the body such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, ...

Is it time for your next dental cleaning and you are looking for a dentist in Fairfax, VA? At Dr. Fairfax and Associates, we are currently welcoming new patients of all ages to join our dental family. 

The funny thing about dental cleanings is that you can never see what’s going on during the procedure. If you are wondering about the ...