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
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
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
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
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
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
Smiles, Snacks and School Bells
Originally on Richmond Macaroni Kid Your kid’s swim suits will soon be retired for school books as they get ready for another academic year. Getting
Patterson-Parham, VFD’s 12th Location!
Virginia Family Dentistry, a multi-specialty dental practice founded in 1974 by Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr., has opened its 12th location at the
5 Ways to Replace a Missing Tooth
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