This past September, the Journal of the American Dental Association featured an article explaining the new definition of oral health approved by the FDA World Dental Federation General Assembly. It was decided that a common definition could bring people together…
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…
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 teeth. 1. Drink more water and less soda. Aim to drink more water throughout the…
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 comprehensive dental care to you and your family. Below we would like to highlight new…
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…
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