• posted: Apr. 23, 2025

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2025

You found the perfect toothbrush! The bristles are soft, to avoid irritating your delicate gum tissue. The angle of the bristles is perfect for removing plaque. The handle is durable Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2025

Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2025

While they may sound refreshing, especially after participating in sports activities or after a jog, recent studies suggest that energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, thus elevating your Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2025

It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2025

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2025

Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2025

If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Andrew Thompson, DDS, PC wants Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2025

At Andrew Thompson, DDS, PC, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which the doctor will tell you, is Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2025

Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2025

Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2025

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2025

Your opinions matter to the doctor and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2025

Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2025

As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our VIENNA, Virginia office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently Read More