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 a smart start off the school bus by being mindful of your child’s nutrition can…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 whitening options. Whitening/Bleaching is the most common cosmetic procedure performed by dentists. A quick internet search…
Published in the Richmond Times Dispatch Dear Editor – You have published two thorough articles on Diabetes recently. In both you mentioned the kidneys and eyes as being first affected. The parts of the body with the smallest blood vessels…
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