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Including a Fluoride Treatment in Your Routine Dental Exam Can Help Prevent Cavities

The American Dental Association recommends having a routine dental exam performed by a dentist, every six months. The ch...

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This Holiday Season, Why Not Give the Gift of a Healthy, More Beautiful Smile?

This holiday season, why not celebrate healthy smiles for yourself and your loved ones? Flashing a healthy smile can bri...

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This American Diabetes Month, We Have Some Tips To Protect Your Teeth and Gums!

November isn’t just Thanksgiving: It’s also National Diabetes Month. This disease affects around 37 million Americans, i...

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National Dental Hygiene Month Is This October and Our Dental Hygienists Have Some Fang-tastic Tips!

A healthy, appealing smile starts with a clean mouth. October is National Dental Hygiene Month, where we honor our hard-...

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September Is National Gum Care Month and a Great Time To Evaluate Your Gum Health!

September is National Gum Care Month, and we’re excited to share some tips to keep your smile healthy and strong. Most p...

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Tips To Help You Feel Calm and Relaxed at Your Next Dental Appointment

Do you put off routine dental care or much-needed dental work because of anxiety? Anxiety is how your body reacts to wha...

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Floss Your Way to a Healthier Mouth and a Healthier Body!

If you are brushing your teeth twice a day as recommended but not flossing between them, it’s not just your smile that w...

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June 17th Is National Teeth Whitening Day, and We Are Here for It!

Join us in celebrating National Teeth Whitening Day on June 17th! We are tempted to observe this innovative dental treat...

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Smiling and Laughing Are Good for Your Mouth, Mood, and Body!

Between May 16 and June 16, the Oral Health Foundation raises awareness of important health concerns by celebrating Nati...

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Spring Is a Great Time To Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants and Complete Your Smile

If you have missing teeth or tooth issues, opting for a dental implant is one of the best tooth replacement options you ...

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March Is National Dentist Day and Dental Assistants Recognition Week

Taking the time to recognize your dental team once a year is important because they seek to go above and beyond to take ...

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Why You Should Tune Into Gum Disease Awareness Month This February

The purpose of Gum Disease Awareness Month in February is to raise awareness of what causes it and to encourage you to a...

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Start Your New Year Off With Transformational Dental Goals!

If you are like many folks this time of year, making resolutions is probably foremost on your mind. Those resolutions li...

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Protect Your Smile From Dental Trauma During the Holidays!

Winter is coming, and if you are anything like us, you are likely busy preparing for the holidays to celebrate with fami...

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Thanking You and Your Families This Season

Thanksgiving will soon be here, and once again, we will be reminiscing about all the things we are grateful for. For our...

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Protect Your Family’s Smiles During Spooky Season!

Halloween will be here before you know it, and your family will have delicious confections in buckets! You might as well...

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September Is National Gum Care Month. Do You Know How To Protect Your Gums for a Healthier Smile?

September is National Gum Care Month, and it is a big deal for your oral health. Good oral health is the foundation to a...

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Celebrate National Fresh Breath Day With These Breath Enhancing Tips!

Did you know that August 6th heralds National Fresh Breath Day? Every year on this date, we take the opportunity to crea...

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What Happens to Your Health and Smile When Putting Off Your Biannual Dental Cleanings and Exams?

Because of the pandemic (and occasionally dental anxiety just from going to the dentist), patients may find themselves t...

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Smile With Us on National Smile Power Day on June 15th!

Did you know that a big investment you can make in your overall health and self-confidence is to make sure you have a he...

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Graduation and Wedding Days Are the Perfect Occasion to Whitening Your Smile!

Did you know that your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, leaving them with first impressions abo...

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Spring Has Sprung! Call Today To Schedule Your Spring Dental Cleaning!

Spring is officially here! Along with the shifting, warmer weather and blossoming trees and bushes (hello, allergies!), ...

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For National Gum Disease Awareness Month, Commit To Healthier Teeth and Gums!

February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we are here for it! Working daily with gums makes us excited about...

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Start the New Year off With a Bang by Creating a Healthier, More Beautiful Smile!

Whenever we begin a new year, we often feel like making resolutions for better habits and better health. Along with bett...

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Don’t Let a Preventable Dental Emergency Sideline Your Oral Health

Winter is almost here, and sports activities can find a way to bring a dental emergency into your life during the busy h...

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Are You Thankful for Dental Care That Makes Your Smile Look and Feel Its Best?

Autumn is in full swing, and that means the cold weather is fast approaching (if it isn’t already here)! You may be temp...

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Healthy Dental Tips For the Spooky Season!

Halloween is lurking around the corner, but so is the coronavirus, making traditional Halloween parties trickier. This y...

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National Gum Care Month Is a Good Reminder for You To Prevent Gum Disease

September is National Gum Care Month, so let’s talk about everything related to gums. This month is a good time to refle...

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Recognize National Fresh Breath Day With Fresh Breath!

The mouth is home to millions of bacteria, some of them good and some bad. In fact, half of the bacteria in your mouth c...

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Dental Implants Are a Solution to Replacing Lost Teeth

When it comes to your smile, taking care of your teeth is an investment in your oral health that pays many dividends. Wi...

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Bad Habits to Avoid If You Want Healthy Teeth and Gums

As humans, we are regularly developing habits throughout our lifetime, and they aren’t always good ones. Bad habits are ...

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Your Toothbrush Has Come a Long Way to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

Your toothbrush is one of the most important tools you have in your home to keep your pearly whites healthy and beautifu...

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Good Oral Health Starts in the Home and Continues With Great Dental Care

Good oral health is essential for a healthy smile. The mouth is home to colonies of microorganisms like bacteria and vir...

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Aging and Dental Health: Don’t Let Time Rob You of the Healthy, Beautiful Smile You Deserve!

More and more people are keeping their natural teeth healthy for a lifetime of beautiful smiles. At any age, a healthy m...

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National Gum Disease Awareness Month: How You Can Keep Your Gums Vibrant and Healthy!

In honor of February’s Gum Disease Awareness Month – a global public awareness campaign for preventing gum disease – our...

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New Year’s Resolution: Address Your Bad Breath and Boost Your Self-Confidence Levels!

If you find yourself with bad breath or have had someone remark on your breath, you might be experiencing halitosis. Bad...

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Safeguard Your Mouth This Winter by Limiting Cavity-Causing Sugar, Eating Healthy and Wearing an Athletic Guard

Winter is here and if you are exposed to the harsher weather, you could find yourself experiencing more cold and canker ...

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Celebrate Healthy Teeth and Gums With Healthy Foods and Drinks

Upcoming holidays are around the corner, and you’re probably already thinking of all the foodie goodness coming your way...

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: Brushing, Flossing and More!

Happy October, everyone! It’s one of the spookiest seasons of the year, and one of the scariest things we can think of i...

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It’s National Gum Care Month!

September brings the month of National Gum Care, a time to raise awareness for healthy gums everywhere. No matter your a...

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How Do Dental Checkups Impact Your Oral Health?

We learn at a young age that brushing and flossing are vital to keeping your smile healthy. We need to continue these da...

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A Dental Crown Can Beautifully Restore Your Tooth

If you have recently learned that you have a badly broken, damaged, or infected tooth, our dentist may recommend having ...

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What Happens When I Forget to Floss?

Our team strongly encourages everyone to floss daily, but do you ever wonder why? Well, flossing is vital for top-notch ...

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Enjoy Mother’s Day with a Healthy Smile

This is the month where we recognize our mothers for all their efforts and take the opportunity to thank them for all th...

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Spring Into Summer With a Confident Smile

Spring has sprung, and summer is almost here! The sun shouldn’t be the only thing shining bright this season. Your smile...

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The Scoop on Cavities and How to Prevent Them

Although we are turning back the clock for daylight savings, you can’t turn back time on your teeth. Studies have shown ...

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National Children’s Dental Health Month is Here!

February brings National Children’s Dental Health Month! This is brought to you by the American Dental Association to cr...

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Start off the New Year With a Whiter Smile!

Have you been waiting for the right time to get teeth whitening treatment? There’s no better time than the New Year! In ...

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Gift Yourself and Your Loved Ones With a Healthier Smile

Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smi...

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The Difference Between Full and Partial Dentures

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for o...

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Dental Hygiene Month

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental...

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Dental Implant Placement Basics as a Step-by-Step Process

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, ...

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Foods to Avoid for Healthy Teeth

Your oral health is directly affected by the foods you eat! It is also affected by the foods you choose NOT to eat. Here...

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Enamel-Friendly Foods for Your Teeth

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as ...

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How Routine Dental Checkups Help Your Smile in the Long Run

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our denti...

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Do You Have a Dental First Aid Kit?

Accidents happen from time to time. You have a slip or fall, your child takes a dive off of the swing set or skateboard....

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What Causes Bad Breath?

Have you ever had bad breath ruin a social or professional situation? If so, you’re far from alone. Bad breath is someth...

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Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile

Are you looking to improve your smile? Have you thought about giving yourself the greater self-confidence you deserve th...

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Treatments for Your Smile: Oral Health Care

Building your best smile is possible if you’re willing to take the necessary steps to achieve it. Although your oral hyg...

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Excessive Use of Whitening Toothpaste Can Be Dangerous

Individuals who frequently consume dark beverages like coffee, tea, and cola, or also use tobacco products, frequently e...

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Use A Dental Crown to Restore a Tooth

Have you been told you may need a dental crown or a restoration, but are unsure what it is or what they do? If so, you h...

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Successful Oral Cancer Treatment Starts with Early Detection

The healthy function of your mouth relies on more than just preventing cavities and gum disease. In fact your mouth and ...

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A Case of Dental Attrition Might Require a Dental Crown Restoration

A noticeable change in the tooth’s texture, as well as increased sensitivity, could herald a chronic case of dental attr...

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Make Your Smile Flawless With Dental Veneers

Dental veneers can be an incredible and effective option for creating flawless smiles. The use of state-of-the-art techn...

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Dental Sealants Might Be Applied During Your Dental Checkup

Attending a regularly scheduled dental checkup every six months is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy mouth. E...

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Your Professional Dental Cleaning

Our dentist and team recommend that your dental cleaning and exam appointments occur at least every six months. For the ...

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Improve Your Tooth Enamel with a Fluoride Supplement

Despite tooth enamel being very hard and durable, it is susceptible to bacteria and acids from food and drink. These sub...

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How to Clean Dentures

Keeping your dentures clean will make them last longer and fit better. The staff at Rick Jackomis, DDS in Sterling, Virg...

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What Can You Do for Your Smile When a Cold Strikes?

When a cold strikes your body isn’t the only part of you vulnerable to the attack. Your oral health suffers when colds s...

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Mouthwash: How It Works

Eliminating plaque from your pearly whites at least once a day is an essential part of an awesome hygiene routine. When ...

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A Tooth with a Compromised Biting Surface Might Need to be Treated with an Inlay or Onlay Dental Filling

The biting surface of each tooth plays an important role in working with the related teeth in your dentition to efficien...

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A Missing Filling Can Lead to a Severe Dental Fracture

Dental fillings are typically used to repair a minor defect in a tooth caused by a chip, small cavity, or dental attriti...

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The Excitement of a Better Smile Awaits with Dental Sealants

One of the major oral health risks for children at an early age remains cavities. Cavities remain a because it is so eas...

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A Professionally Whitened Smile Needs to Be Maintained

Significant dental stains can rarely be removed by the whitening products sold in stores. To effectively brighten your s...

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All About Dental Anxiety

If you feel stressed or anxious about your dental checkups, you could be suffering from dental anxiety. Here at our dent...

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A Dental Implant Can Effectively Replace a Lost Tooth

Having a tooth extracted after a severe dental trauma or untreated tooth decay can cause several complications. Beyond t...

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Can Chewing Gum Help Your Oral Health?

You’ve probably heard that you’ll need to brush and floss your pearly whites regularly if you’re interested in keeping y...

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Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures and Therapies

Cosmetic dentistry refers to the family of dental procedures used to upgrade and enhance the look of your smile. Whether...

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A Chipped Tooth Might Develop a New Cavity Without a Crown Restoration

A chipped tooth might prove to be a more serious problem than it appears at first glance. As time goes on, the damaged t...

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A Toothache Can Be Caused by Dental Trauma

Toothaches are always a serious cause for concern. While the cause might not be overtly obvious, discomfort in a tooth o...

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Your Toothbrush: What You Should Know

You probably understand that there are a few steps you’ll need to take if you’re hoping to keep your pearly whites clean...

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Understand the Spectrum of Cosmetic Dental Solutions

A white and winning smile is the key to bolstering the kind of self-confidence that will let you shine in social setting...

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Tooth Pulp and What It Does

Dr. Rick Jackomis and our experienced team are always happy to help our patients in Sterling, Virginia, have the best po...

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How Does Fluoride Help My Smile?

At our dental practice, Dr. Rick Jackomis and our dedicated team work hard to help our patients in Sterling, Virginia ac...

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How Invisalign® Can Give You the Smile of Your Dreams

2016 was the year 4 million smile transformations occurred with Invisalign! With Invisalign® aligners, aligning your dre...

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Water Flossers: Spraying Your Way to a Pristine Smile

With the modern technology in the world today, dental care and oral hygiene products are constantly improving. Because o...

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How to Keep Soda From Eroding Your Smile

Do you like to kick back and enjoy a nice, refreshing, ice-cold soda during the game? If so, then think again! Soda can ...

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Teeth Whitening Considerations

For those who have stained or yellowed teeth, Dr. Rick Jackomis may suggest teeth whitening in Sterling, Virginia. Howev...