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
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 – 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
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
Tooth Decay Can Also Indicate Diabetes
Published in the Richmond Times Dispatch Dear Editor - You have published two thorough articles on Diabetes recently. In both you mentioned the
New Year, New Smile, New You
By Melanie W. Spears, DDS | Published in the Richmond Navigator It's 2015: time to treat yourself this New Year! Is there anything about your smile