Skip to contentFear of the Dentist
“No offense, but I really don’t like the dentist.” As a general dentist, I hear that one a lot. The state of your mouth is not only important to your health but affects confidence as well. An unhealthy mouth can…
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5 Foods That Are Surprisingly Great For Your SMILE
March is National Nutrition Month. As we hit the stride of the New Year, here are a few foods to help you smile a little brighter and healthier. Carrots Often when people think of carrots and health they jump straight…
How Your Oral Health May be Affecting Your Overall Systemic Health
This past September, the Journal of the American Dental Association featured an article explaining the new definition of oral health approved by the FDA World Dental Federation General Assembly. It was decided that a common definition could bring people together…
Children’s Dental Health Month: Caries (and Cavities) in Kids
When it comes to your child’s teeth, you may have heard of the term “caries”, which is not well known or often understood. Caries is simply the disease process that often results in a cavity (or hole in the tooth)…so…
Root Canals – What are they? Do they hurt?
Do Root Canals Hurt? Almost every day I see patients with toothaches who need a root canal to treat the tooth and relieve the pain. Usually the first reaction from the patient is fear – most likely from stories they have…
3 New Year’s Resolutions for your teeth!
It’s the start of a new year! In the spirit of New Year’s Resolutions, Virginia Family Dentistry has 3 resolutions for taking better care of your teeth. 1. Drink more water and less soda. Aim to drink more water throughout the…
What’s Happening at VFD? 2016 Recap
We at Virginia Family Dentistry wish to keep our patients updated and informed. Our specialties have grown with the practice in an effort to provide comprehensive dental care to you and your family. Below we would like to highlight new…
Why Should a 7-Year-Old See the Orthodontist?
Its true! Sometimes our dentists will ask you to take your 7 year old across the hall to visit one of our orthodontists here at Virginia Family Dentistry. And the American Association of Orthodontists says age 7 is a great…
To Floss or Not To Floss?
That is the Question… Recently, The US Department of Health and Human Services removed the recommendation to floss from their 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. This decision was based on a U.S. law stating that federal guidelines must be based on scientific…