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Oral hygiene is the foundation of good dental health. Brushing and flossing regularly is the best way to keep your smile healthy and clean. Consider this your cleaning tutorial on the art of dental hygiene, instructed by Dr. Hawkins and the skillful hygienists at Crown Dentistry. Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss & Mouthwash Before we talk technique, we… (Read More)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th-century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride can be toxic if ingested in large enough quantities.  So which is true? Do the health benefits outweigh the… (Read More)

If you are looking for a dentist in Arlington, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees, DDS and DMD. Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are far more of one than the other, or maybe they are split 50/50.  Either way, you’re probably wondering what the difference… (Read More)

A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Crown Dentistry bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can also cause jaw pain and… (Read More)

As a parent, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your children valuable skills, and each one will yield priceless memories. Your child’s first step, your child’s first word, your child’s first bike ride, your child’s first unassisted brushing and flossing session…well, maybe that last one won’t be as memorable, but Crown Dentistry wants to remind… (Read More)

Whether you’ve never been thrilled with your smile or it lacks the luster it once had, dental bonding is a multipurpose cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. Bonding can fill gaps, correct damage, and refurbish the overall structure and look of your teeth. Crown Dentistry wants every… (Read More)

One of the wonderful things about orthodontic treatment is that it can improve both your oral health and smile confidence at just about any age! This might lead you to believe there’s no need for children or adolescents to have to go through what might seem like a complicated intervention, but there are reasons you… (Read More)

There is a good chance you have heard someone mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily concern our patients, but bruxism is something we want you to know about. Stress and bruxism… (Read More)

Xerostomia is the technical term for dry mouth, the condition that results from absent or reduced saliva flow. It is not a disease on its own, but it may be a side effect of medication or radiation treatments.  Xerostomia affects about 20% of the elderly population, not because of their age, but due to the… (Read More)

When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right, just ONE. Everyone has heard something about this great man and his dental history, but if you heard that Washington had wooden teeth, then you heard wrong.  This myth is totally false, and Dr…. (Read More)