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 disease process that often results in a cavity (or hole in the tooth)…so…
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 reaction from the patient is fear – most likely from stories they have…
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 Dentistry. And the American Association of Orthodontists says age 7 is a great…
That is the Question… Recently, The US Department of Health and Human Services removed the recommendation to floss from their 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. This decision was based on a U.S. law stating that federal guidelines must be based on scientific…
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…
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…
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…
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