It is unfortunate when someone loses a tooth; however we now have several options to replace it. Listed below are five of the most common ways to replace a missing tooth. 1. Removable Partial Denture It can be very embarrassing…
by Sharon Powers, Executive Director for Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson. As my 30-year work anniversary with Virginia Family Dentistry approaches, I reflect on relationships involving families: my home family and my work family. We don’t get to choose our home…
Cancer and Your Dental Health Unfortunately, approximately 4 out of 10 of people will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime. If you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer, there are some things you should know…
With oral sedation your next trip to the dentist can feel like relaxing on the beach What is Sleep Dentistry? “Sleep Dentistry” is heard in radio advertisements. The better description is Oral Sedation Dentistry. Patients are not put to sleep! Their…
Grinding and clenching at night can have some unintended consequences. “So do you think you grind your teeth?”” No doc, not me.” “Well someone’s been taking some off the top when you’re not looking.” It’s rare that I go a…
This is the second part of a two part post. Last week I shared my recommendations for toddler tooth brushing from a mother’s perspective. This week I’m sharing my recommendations as a dentist for keeping those little teeth in tip-top…
This is part one of a two-part post. Keep reading, there really is an app… I’m the mother of a 3 year old and also an orthodontist at Virginia Family Dentistry. Much to my dismay, I am not immune to…
Poonum Bharal, DDS is breaking down the myths vs. facts about your teeth during pregnancy. “Pregnancy ruined my teeth.” As a dentist, I hear this phrase a lot. As a mother, and one who has experienced terrible nausea and vomiting while…
Root canals are the most feared dental treatment. The American Association of Endodontists reported that most patient’s fears of root canals are based on experiences shared by their friends and family. Popular culture references commonly associate root canals with bad…
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