If your dentist tells you that your teeth are crooked, then undergoing treatment to correct them is always a good idea. Nevertheless, some patients may hesitate at the thought of having to wear braces, especially if they’ve never had to before. At our Virginia Beach, VA, dentist’s office, we understand the importance of straightening crooked teeth at any age, and offer Invisalign® clear aligners to help make the process much more discreet for patients who qualify. Unlike braces, Invisalign® is designed to remain virtually undetectable, and yet still straighten teeth effectively enough to address most common types of tooth misalignment. (more…)
Do You Snore? Are You Tired? Are the Two Related?
If you snore often enough, then your sleeping partner or other loved one might ask you to seek help for it. However, not everyone considers snoring a serious problem, even when other symptoms can warn that it is. For example, if you snore constantly and feel tired faster each day, then you might be experiencing sleep deprivation symptoms as a result of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). At our Virginia Beach, VA, dentist’s office, we can help you determine if you have a sleep disorder, and if you can benefit from a custom sleep appliance to address it. (more…)
Have You Checked Out the Night Sky Lately?
Ahhhh, summer! Is there a better time to let the kids stay up later than usual (or maybe stay up later than usual yourself!) and get expert guidance while taking in the beautiful wonders of the night sky. If you are thinking “I can identify the moon, but not much else…” then you will surely benefit from the Night Skies program, hosted by the experts in the Virginia State Parks service! Just as our trusted dental experts in Virginia Beach, VA know teeth, these men and women know their way around the night sky, and they want to share that knowledge with you! (more…)
Your Virginia Beach Dentist Says: Don’t Make TMD Worse!
When you deal with TMJ disorder, one of your first questions is often what is causing it! The fact of the matter is that you may or may not be able to trace the problem back to one or even several definite causes, explains your Virginia Beach dentist. What you can do, however, is strive to remove potentially contributing factors that may have had something to do with its development and that will definitely make things worse for your jaw joints! Learn more with our Virginia Beach, VA team, as we highlight some easy-to-avoid culprits from your daily life!
Your Virginia Beach Dentist Discusses: Improving Your Spouse’s Smile Care
It’s one thing to take some time to reflect honestly on your own smile care needs, areas that you could improve, and visits you should really set up soon with our Virginia Beach, VA practice. It’s quite another (and possibly a much more challenging or touchy topic) when you’re trying to figure out how to help your spouse make some improvements! What can you do, you wonder, and what are some good things to mention if your goal is to be compelling yet compassionate? While each case is unique, of course, your Virginia Beach dentist has some thoughtful suggestions that may help.
Your Virginia Beach Dentist’s Tips: Keeping Clear Braces Clear
When you’re considering clear braces from your Virginia Beach dentist, you may wonder to yourself: Sure, they look clear in the beginning but how long will clear aligner trays really stay that way? Is this one of those gimmicks in which this main benefit gives you the nearly invisible care you want at the start but diminishes over time? Fortunately, the answer is easy! When you follow through on tips and suggestions provided by our Virginia Beach, VA team in terms of care, this clear treatment really can remain crystal clear! Learn more.
Your Virginia Beach Dentist Says: 3 Times To Ease Up!
You may not think much about the force with which you care for your teeth, the stress you put on your jaw joints, or even the self-talk you use with yourself in terms of your dental care. With that said, your Virginia Beach dentist wants you to recognize that all of these things often have one particular factor in common: It’s often time to ease up on the pressure! Not sure what this means but you’re all ears? Join our Virginia Beach, VA team as we closely explore the topic.
Learn Forest Bathing In Virginia Beach
Perhaps you have heard of forest bathing before. Or, it might be brand new to you! The good news? Whether you are simply someone who enjoys exploring new avenues of healing or if you’ve been dealing with anxiety and have been hoping to stumble upon something natural and extremely relaxing, the upcoming Learn Forest Bathing in Virginia Beach, VA can provide you with a true gem of an experience. Prepare for a morning walk through the woods, as you learn about this calming means of saying goodbye to your daily stress.
TMJs: Function, Damage, Treatment
When we’re talking about your TMJs, we remind you that this means we’re discussing your jaw joints! What are they? Well, they’re the joints on either side of your head (one on each side) that give your jaw the ability to move. You can open and close your mouth. Your jaw can even move from one side to the other. Without these joints, you wouldn’t really be able to laugh, speak, eat, etc., the way that you do. So, our Virginia Beach, VA team wants you to keep in mind that protecting your TMJ health is a pretty big deal! Consider some foundational elements you may not know much about just yet!
Easy Ways To Know: You Need Dental Care This Second!
There are some easy ways to quickly realize you should really be giving our Virginia Beach, VA team a call to schedule a visit. However, if you generally just take care of your smile without giving it much extra thought, you feel like your need is may not very pressing, etc., then instead of getting in immediate touch with us, you might tend to put off that phone call for a while. Think about some very simple details to consider about your grin’s current status, which can help motivate you to come on in to see your Virginia Beach dentist (if you need dental care!).
