Virginia Dentistry by Design Blog

The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It is safe, effective, and in just over an hour your teeth with be dramatically whiter. The convenience of Zoom! compared to days of wearing trays makes it the perfect choice for busy individuals.

Contact Dr. Abraham Katz at 703-478-9574 today to schedule your Zoom! Whitening appointment. Read More

Are you feeling tired and worn down?  There are numerous reasons why we sleep badly, from insomnia to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).  Regardless of the reason, lack of sleep or lack of quality sleep can make us unlikable people to be around, and continued lack of sleep has been linked to more serious problems like diabetes.  Actually, difficulties sleeping often point to other underlying problems, even ones that seem to be unrelated to sleep — like impotence, for example.

For men, at least this seems to be an additional issue.  A new study links sleeping disorders and sexual impotency.  Specifically, the study looked into the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and erectile dysfunction.  OSA afflicts more than 12 million Americans and is characterized by repeated stops and starts of breathing during sleep when throat muscles relax and block the airway.  If left untreated, those with sleep apnea suffer from poor quality sleep and chronic sleep deprivation which can lead to health issues that can be life-threatening including weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems. Read More

More than 30 % of adults have some sort of a sleeping disorder.

• Have you been told you snore?
• Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep?
• Do you awaken in the morning, only to still feel tired?
• Do you ever wake up at night choking or gasping?
• Do your legs feel twitchy at night?
• Do you doze during the day?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you may have a sleeping disorder. Let us help you establish the cause of your sleeping disorder.  We can treat it and give you back your sleep and your life! Read More

Dr. Abraham Katz of Herndon, VA knows that not all patients need severe changes to their smile therefore; procedures such as minimally invasive veneers can make a huge difference without damaging existing teeth structure and is a great alternative in cosmetic dentistry vs. procedures of the past.  Minimally invasive veneers are thin ceramic veneers that cover the surface of the tooth they are attached to. Since minimally invasive veneers are applied on the surface of teeth, patients can keep their enamel intact. One main difference between minimally invasive veneers and traditional veneers is that with traditional veneers anesthetic is required and changes cannot be reversed. Read More

Following a teeth whitening procedure, Dr. Abraham Katz of Herndon, VA will advise you to watch what you eat since many types of food and drink can stain your teeth. Consumption of products such as tobacco, soy sauce, soft drinks and wine will eventually stain teeth, thus consumption should be limited or avoided if white teeth are desired. However, there are certain foods and drinks that can actually help you maintain white teeth. For example, firm fruits such as apples, green beans, cauliflower, carrots and celery will scrub your teeth while you chew as well as promote the flow of saliva which protects teeth. Dairy products high in calcium will keep teeth white and the lactic acid in those products will help prevent tooth decay.

Call Dr. Abraham Katz today to schedule an appointment and keep your teeth radiant and healthy. Read More

A root canal in your tooth can become infected due to a cavity or fracture that allows in bacteria.  When a root canal becomes infected it can die.  At this point you will begin to feel pain and pressure in and around the infected tooth.  According to Dr. Abraham Katz of Herndon, VA this is your first sign that you will need one of the most common procedures in general dentistry, root canal therapy.  Without treatment the infection spreads and could lead to tooth loss.

What is root canal therapy? Read More