Trick Or Treating Accessories: Optimize Your Smile Protection

When our Virginia Beach, VA dental team mentions Halloween accessories for your family’s trick-or-treating outing this year, you may think to yourself, doesn’t that just include a candy basket and a costume? Do us a quick favor and look at things from our perspective: Our main agenda is protecting you and your family’s oral health! With that said, start to ask yourself about the type of accessories we might suggest to make sure your time collecting candy is as safe as it can possibly be. Come up with anything yet? Allow us to enlighten you!

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Don’t Give Up On Tooth Loss Treatment

There’s a very good possibility that if you lost some teeth a long time ago (it is starting to feel like a very, very long time ago) that you feel like you should just give up! There are so many reasons to, as far as you figure it, so you just don’t know if it’s worth calling us to talk about tooth replacement options. The truth? Talking with us about tooth loss and how to solve it is always a good plan, no matter how long it’s been. Take just a minute of your time to consider what our Virginia Beach, VA team has to say on the topic!

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Harvest Fair 2018

Are you a regular visitor of our Virginia Beach, VA Farmers Market? If so, then you are likely well acquainted with the fun events that pop up! To get a head start on celebrating all things fall-related and Halloween, too, of course, don’t miss out on the soon-to-happen Harvest Fair 2018!

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Movie Night: Smile Suggestions To Keep In Mind

When the weather is chilly or rainy and you decide on staying indoors for a movie night at home, you may think to yourself: What could possibly go wrong? While avoiding any type of inclement or uncomfortable weather and relying on your own snacks and movie selections makes things as simple and safe as can be, there’s just one thing you might be overlooking: It’s your oral health! Our Virginia Beach, VA team wonders, are you choosing snacks that are good for your smile? Have you really thought through every last detail? In all likelihood, you’re more focused on getting cozy and choosing a movie! Not to worry. We can help!

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Cavities: Remind Yourself Of The Simple Reasons You Don’t Want Them

There are some very simple reasons you probably want to do everything in your power to avoid developing a cavity. When you’re really focused on the details, it makes it easier to remain motivated, so you stick to your usually very good oral health habits. So, what types of things might inspire you to always pick up that toothbrush, paste, and floss (and to pick up the phone to schedule your preventive visits)? Our Virginia Beach, VA team has some very good ideas!

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Your Dentures: Very Helpful Holiday Tips

Do you wear full or partial dentures? If you do, particularly if you are new to this type of prosthetic, then you just might want to sit back, relax, and take in our Virginia Beach, VA team’s tips that will help you avoid some serious blunders during the upcoming winter holidays. While you may be scratching your head, wondering what could possibly go wrong, having some helpful tips will certainly benefit you during the coming months and beyond for a complete smile that stays that way.

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Halloween Candy At The Office: How To Deal?

It’s one thing to make the decision to bring candy into your home or to leave it at the grocery store, where you found yourself drooling over it: It’s your decision and, as a result, you have decided whether or not to test your own will power. It’s quite another to stroll into your workplace and to discover that for a month preceding and following Halloween (including during the holiday month itself), there’s candy everywhere. Then, someone brings in Halloween cupcakes. What’s an A+ oral health patient to do about all of this temptation when you know that excess sugar is not a good idea? Never fear. Your Virginia Beach, VA dental team is here.

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Remember Some Very Important Facts To Keep Teeth Whole

You don’t want broken teeth. However, if you feel like your smile is reasonably healthy, this might not be something you really think about very often. Or, even if you’re long overdue for restorative care, there may still be a little part of your brain that simply cannot fathom ending up with a cracked tooth. Surely, your teeth will keep on kicking, remaining in one piece and offering you the resilience you expect, right? Actually, anyone can end up with structural damage! The good news? Anyone can also take some steps to make it easier to avoid such concerns. Find out what our Virginia Beach, VA team means!

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How’s That Flossing Technique Of Yours Going?

Yes, of course, the fact that you’re flossing every day like we ask you to is most certainly helping to protect your smile from lots of bad things like decay and gingivitis. Well, that is, assuming you’re actually successfully flossing your smile. If you’re not having success with this, then you may be trying to go through the dental hygiene motions but you may be missing out on some essential safeguarding because you’re leaving plaque behind (or, you’re irritating your gums!). Let our Virginia Beach, VA team help you check in on your habits and technique to be sure you’re getting it all done splendidly.

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Compelling Reasons To Consider Curbing Your Caffeine Intake

Do you love your daily dose of caffeine? Is it not so much the caffeine that you’re into but the beverage that makes every morning (and afternoon and evening) that much more enjoyable? Of course, we understand that you have your routine, your favorite things, and that a little bit of caffeine can be A-OK for many individuals. We encourage you, however, to think about whether spending a bit of energy curbing the amount you consume might be to your advantage and to the benefit of your oral health. Haven’t really thought much about it before? Our Virginia Beach, VA team might have some ideas you find compelling!

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