June 3, 2020 Good hand hygiene isn’t the only thing your dentist is concerned about when it comes to keeping everyone safe from COVID-19. Yes, washing with soap and water is necessary and vitally important during this time but so is maintaining optimal health. Whether it is showering regularly, keeping teeth and gums free of …
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You walk into your dentist’s office to see staff members donning the traditional face mask. Smiling, you walk toward the treatment room and wait for your dentist to arrive. Expecting to see them in gloves and a face mask, you see they’ve added another layer of protection – a face shield. What is the purpose …
When patients are dealing with sensitive teeth, it can impact many facets of their lives. Tooth sensitivity can make it uncomfortable to eat and drink your favorite foods and beverages. It can also be painful when breathing in cold air or trying to enjoy acidic foods. In situations such as this, a patient may be …
November 15, 2012 Most of us consider an attractive smile to be one that shows a set of straight, white teeth. But what if your smile reveals more gum line than teeth? When teeth are covered by an excess of gum tissue, it can produce what is known as a “gummy” smile and leave a …
November 21, 2012 Sleep apnea is a serious condition that should be addressed by a medical professional. While a doctor can help diagnose your type of sleep apnea and offer treatment, some patients may also require dental care to alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea. Dental treatment can be especially helpful for patients with mild …
At our Reston cosmetic dentistry practice, Smiles by Myles, we are no strangers to dental anxiety. Indeed, many of our patients have experienced some degree of dental anxiety at some point in their lives. While our compassionate staff strives to make every patient feel welcome, calm, and relaxed, we do understand that some patients experience …
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January 21, 2013 For some, dental anxiety is so severe they would rather live with the pain of dental problems than visit a dentist. If you are someone who feels stress or panic at the mere thought of seeing the dentist, you may suffer from dental anxiety. You don’t have to let dental anxiety stop …
There are many different ways that a dental care specialist can enhance the overall quality and beauty of your smile. Some options are less invasive than others. One example is dental bonding, which is a popular option for enhancing the appearance of smiles. Before you meet with a Reston cosmetic dentist to discuss your different …
For many years, amalgam fillings were the standard in dentistry. While the potential health risks of having metal and mercury present in the mouth have long been debated, the fillings themselves did their jobs admirably well. They allowed millions of people around the world to preserve the healthy portions of their teeth after the removal …
Reston, Northern Virginia – Cosmetic dentist Wayne Myles has announced the completion of a successful sedation dentistry and full mouth reconstruction case for a patient who had gone 10 years without visiting the dentist. Dr. Wayne Myles and his staff recently received a glowing review from a patient who comfortably underwent a series of dental treatments …
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