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It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
posted: Sep. 14, 2020.
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days. But Read more -
It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
posted: Sep. 04, 2020.
It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes injury Read more -
Infection Control Standards Keep Dental Patients Safe from Disease
posted: Aug. 25, 2020.
The chances of contracting an infectious disease from a dental visit are extremely low, thanks to the stringent safety standards practiced by over 170,000 dental care providers across the U.S. Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Aug. 15, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a Read more -
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
posted: Aug. 05, 2020.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to use Read more -
These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 26, 2020.
Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during their Read more -
Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
posted: Jul. 16, 2020.
“What can I do about my child's teeth grinding habit?”It's a common question we get from many concerned parents. Their exasperation involves more than having to wake every night to Read more -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Jul. 06, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media persona Read more -
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
posted: Jun. 26, 2020.
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services of Read more -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
posted: Jun. 16, 2020.
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the Read more -
Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
posted: Jun. 06, 2020.
If all goes normally, we have most of our permanent teeth as we enter puberty. Except, though, when it doesn't—sometimes incoming permanent teeth don't fully erupt, often because there's not Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: May 27, 2020.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for best Read more -
FAQs About Dental Implants
posted: May 22, 2020.
Patients who have missing teeth or major tooth and gum problems often have questions about dental implants. Implants are the modern solution for replacing teeth and are now often preferred
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Welcome to Our Blog
posted: May 22, 2020.
Welcome to the Blog of Elizabeth M. Attreed, DDS,
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for an experienced, specialized dentist in the Stafford, VA area, we’re excited you are
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