by Sharon Powers, Executive Director for Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson. As my 30-year work anniversary with Virginia Family Dentistry approaches, I
Chemotherapy and Dental Care
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
Fear of the Dentist – No Longer Necessary
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
A Hard Night’s Sleep
Grinding and clenching at night can have some unintended consequences. "So do you think you grind your teeth?" " No doc, not me." "Well
Toddler Tooth Brushing – Part 2
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
Toddler tooth brushing – There’s an app for that
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
“Pregnancy ruined my teeth.”
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
Root Canals: Widely Feared and Over-Hyped
Root canals are the most feared dental treatment. The American Association of Endodontists reported that most patient’s fears of root canals are based
Whitening at Home vs. In-Office.
What is the difference between whitening at home and in-office? One of the most common questions my patients ask me is regarding teeth bleaching and