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Velscope technology and early oral cancer detection
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: April 15, 2021
APRIL IS ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Our technologically advanced Velscope is best known for it’s ability to assist in the discovery of oral cancer and precancerous lesions. Every hour of every day in America someone dies of oral cancer. The disease claims over twice as many lives as cervical cancer. Unlike most types of cancer, […]

What do you think about your smile?
By: Paige Quillin
On: April 2, 2021
Smiles ~ Everyone has one, but everyone feels differently about their own. Consider a few interesting facts about smiles:. 62 – The number of times a day the average woman smiles. 8 – The number of times a day the average man smiles. 63% – The percentage of people who say they look best in […]

Team Mullaney Fully Vaccinated!
By: Office Admin
On: March 5, 2021
We are happy to let our patients know that our entire team has been fully vaccinated! One of our fabulous patients brought each of us a bottle of wine to celebrate this milestone. We continue to provide our patients with a safe environment for their dental care with pre-screening, temperature checks, mouth rinses and […]

Alexandria’s Most Inspiring Women 2021
By: Office Admin
On: February 12, 2021
Recently Alexandria VIP Magazine named me one of Alexandria’s Most Inspiring Women of 2021-WOW, what an honor! I hope you will visit the online issue and read more about the other women chosen-they are amazing and have such wonderful stories! https://www.vipalexandriamag.com/alexandria-s-most-inspiring-women

A bright smile for Valentine’s Day
By: Office Admin
On: January 20, 2021
This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy hearts and roses and give yourself the gift of a brighter, whiter smile. As we age, our smiles can get dingy and stained. There are many reasons, including tooth trauma, food and drink choices, tobacco use, childhood illnesses, and even chemotherapy. Stained teeth can make a person look aged […]

Top 6 questions we get about Invisalign
By: Office Admin
On: December 18, 2020
If you live with crooked teeth, you may have considered orthodontics in the past. However, the appearance of metal braces does not sound appealing. Now, individuals can get a better smile in less time with Invisalign. This system uses a series of removable aligners to gradually shift your teeth. Invisalign has quickly become one of […]

Why do I need scaling and root planing?
By: Office Admin
On: December 5, 2020
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while or if you have difficulty sticking to a regular brushing and flossing routine, Dr. Mullaney might recommend root scaling and root planing. While it might sound scary, scaling and root planing is simply a deep cleaning below the gum line to help treat gum disease. […]

Signs that you may need a root canal
By: Office Admin
On: November 18, 2020
Root canals are used to save teeth that have become badly infected or decayed. It can be challenging to know whether you need root canal therapy or another treatment, especially if you experience tooth and gum pain or sensitivity to temperature. Physical symptoms usually do not start until the issue has become advanced, which is […]

Everything You Didn’t Know About Your Mouth In The Time Of COVID
By: Office Admin
On: November 11, 2020
Featuring Dr. Kathleen Mullaney DDS FAGD Story by Kellie Gunderman As seen in: https://www.vipalexandriamag.com/ Am I overweight? Is my blood pressure too high? Why is my hair thinning out? Can I really get my omega-3s from this salmon? Why do these migraines keep attacking me!? Is that a lump on my breast or […]

Is what you eat affecting your oral health?
By: Office Admin
On: October 28, 2020
We all know that a balanced diet is important to our overall health, but did you know that it is vital for your oral health as well? Poor nutrition can create a host of problems for your teeth and gums. If you would like to maintain a great smile for life, Dr. Mullaney can give […]