Boardwalk Art Show 2018

Are you familiar with the Boardwalk Art Show that’s been going on since 1952? What began as an art show led to the development of the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), which now holds the very same show every year. Pretty amazing. The show, of course, is amazing, as well, so don’t miss it!

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Family Dental Care: What Do We Need To Remember?

If you’re in charge of your family’s dental care, then the main question you may find yourself asking yourself or our team is: What do we need to remember? Of course, it seems like there’s an awful lot to remember, which is why the idea of taking care of your own smile and the tissues of those you love can feel like a much bigger project than you can possibly take on successfully. You’ll be pleased when you discover that sticking to some primary categories involved with optimal smile care is so easy to do.

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Pressure And Your Smile: 2 Things To Avoid

You may already be very familiar with the pressure you put on yourself to take care of your smile. As long as you’re not stressing yourself out, then this can prove quite healthy! Remaining motivated to keep your cleanings and checkups scheduled (and anything else you need) is so good for your teeth and gums! However, the type of pressure that you should not be dealing with is physical pressure, which when exerted on your teeth can yield some not so wonderful results. Consider a couple things that you should probably avoid, so you’re not setting your smile health up for problems.

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Summer Smile Care: Are You Making The Most Of It?

Family dental care can seem difficult to sort out when kids are in school and the calendar couldn’t be more jam packed full of things to do. Add your personal schedule to that list and a dental cleaning that you know is important suddenly becomes an impossible thing to schedule! This, of course, is what makes summer vacation so lovely. You suddenly have a lot of time freed up to set up the stuff you need to accomplish. Let’s remind you what that might include.

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Unexpected Toothbrush Suggestions: Some New Ideas!

You might think you’ve got it all figured out when it comes to the toothbrush you buy at the store. Then again, you might grab the first thing you see. Or, you might choose something that looks “cool” even though it might not be great for your oral health. Yes, you know ADA approval and soft bristles are a must. However, what else might you want to consider before purchasing? Think about some unexpected suggestions! They just might help.

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Gum Problems: Less Obvious Causes

When you think about gum problems that you may end up noticing, you figure that they’re all caused by one thing: When you decide you’re not going to take very good care of your smile. However, what if you do take excellent care of your teeth and gums but you end up noticing something isn’t quite right with this soft tissue? What else could it be, you wonder? A few less obvious causes will help you see there are often multiple answers!

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Tobacco: Simple Reasons To Give It Up

You’ve heard it before if you’re a tobacco user: You should quit! While you may have a general sense of why this is, we always like to run through a list of compelling reasons that it’s better to live a life without this habit. If you’re hoping to jump start your desire to end tobacco use and to better protect your oral health, we are happy to help.

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