Pet Dentistry – Veterinarian Dental Care – Alexandria VA
Dental care is an essential component to your pet’s health because dental disease can lead to other serious health concerns like kidney and heart disease. At Hollin Hall Animal Hospital, we offer a full range of pet dental services to keep your pet’s mouth, gums and teeth healthy and strong. Our routine examinations include cleaning and polishing to remove plaque that can cause gingivitis, tooth loss and receding gums. During the examination, we will check your pet’s mouth for signs of other dental diseases like swollen gums, proliferating gum disease, distemper, tumors, salivary cysts and periodontal disease. Dental X-rays are a integral part of our practice and help us evaluate your pet’s oral health and diagnose a range of issues. More...
How long will it take to get divorced in Virginia?
Each case is different. In Virginia, a party can be divorced on “no fault” grounds once separated for a period of six (6) months provided (s)he has entered into a property settlement agreement and does not have any minor children. If there are minor children, the couple must be separated for a period of one (1) year for a no fault divorce. Because of the required separation, it is sometimes beneficial to enter into a comprehensive Marital Settlement Agreement during the mandatory separation period to avoid the potential confusion, stress, and anxiety that may occur when going through the divorce process. Whether you are looking for a Northern Virginia divorce attorney or have questions relating to family or divorce law in Virginia, our award-winning...
Military Divorce Law in Virginia
If one or both of the parties is in the military, the case can create unique issues in comparison to a situation involving two civilians. If you or your spouse has some form of military service, whether active, reserve, or guard, federal law might affect your case. Dividing Assets From the Military can be complex. The Uniformed Services Former Protection Act or “USFPA,” the Service-members Civil Relief Act or “SCRA,” and the Virginia Military Parents Equal Protection Act, among others, provides different types of benefits both during service, post-service and retirement including: Military retirement Survivor benefit plans “FERS” or Federal Employee Retirement System “URFS” ot Unremarried Former Spouses Tricare Prime, Tricare Standard, Tricare...
I Grind My Teeth, Can My Dentist Help?
Approximately 25 percent of people grind their teeth at night. The condition, known as bruxism, can cause tired jaw muscles, increased tooth sensitivity, facial pain, jaw tightness, ear pain and teeth that are flattened, worn down, chipped or fractured. Luckily, a dentist can offer relief to people who grind their teeth using a variety of methods and procedures. A custom mouthguard can help reduce the effects of teeth grinding. Typically made of plastic, the mouthguard can help the upper and lower jaw move more easily, reduce muscle strain and protect the teeth from abrasion. Patients typically wear the device every night while sleeping, and although a mouthguard cannot cure bruxism, it can significantly reduce the discomfort and deterioration associated with...
What is a Sleep Apnea Dentist?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes breathing to start and stop. Without treatment, the potentially serious disorder can cause cardiovascular problems, headaches, memory problems, impotence, daytime fatigue and complications with surgery and medications. Luckily, a sleep apnea dentist can offer those diagnosed with the disorder an effective, easy to use treatment that can relieve the symptoms of sleep apnea. Patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea may benefit from a dental device that helps regulate breathing. A mandibular advancement device (MAD) looks similar to a mouthguard and can help keep the airways open by forcing the lower jaw down and forward. Other patients may benefit from using a tongue retraining device (TRD), a splint that...