Give Yourself A 30-Day Challenge

It’s very easy to start brushing and flossing like you’re supposed to and then feel frustrated when you don’t notice any big difference within a few days. It’s also very easy to resolve to become a very good patient and to set up your visits with us only to lose steam, procrastinate, and then end up missing your essential cleanings and checkups. So, how to get on track and see some results, so your oral health benefits and you feel good about your progress? Easy! Set a goal for yourself. A 30-day challenge is a great place to start.

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Why Is It A Big Deal When You Break A Tooth?

When you break a tooth, it’s a big deal for a variety of reasons. The first and most obvious is that it’s going to feel uncomfortable and it’s going to leave you with a damaged tooth that can be difficult to use. However, why can’t you just do your best and deal with the breakage for as long as possible, you might wonder? Isn’t it impressive to prove that you’re a trooper and don’t need dental care right away? Actually, to the contrary: It’s always best to see us as soon as you possibly can. Become more familiar with the reasons why.

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Smile Concerns: Something Looks Wrong

What do you think about your smile? What are your thoughts as you take a quick look in the mirror? Do you feel like something just looks wrong? When this happens to you, whether it’s been an ongoing battle or something that has just started to happen, we always recommend talking with us. Most of the time, these concerns will require cosmetic dentistry. How to have some idea regarding what’s going on? Start with some introductory information.

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Smile Care: Things To Bring Up In The New Year

Take a moment to think about your smile care in 2017. Are you completely satisfied with the way everything went? Do you wish you had approached us about something like attaining a whiter smile? Are you still wondering about something you heard last year and you wish you had answers? Take a moment to reflect and then come in to see us. Your checkups provide you with the time to get your mysteries solved and questions answered!

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3 Things You Can’t Necessarily Detect

When problems are first problems, there’s often not much going on. As a result, even though oral health trouble is developing and getting started, you may be assuming that all is well. You don’t feel any changes. You don’t see any changes. Everything seems like it’s always been. You may even decide to skip your usual dental checkup because after all, you don’t seem to need one! The truth is: You do need your dental visit. It lets us find the issue and start treating it long before it causes serious damage. Consider some reasons to keep up with those appointments!

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How Dental Care Is Cost Effective

There’s something about dental care that causes patients to immediately assume it’s going to be quite costly. Of course, in some instances, there are treatments and care that can require serious investments. However, when you keep up with your smile, you maintain its health, and you’re consistent with that care, you will typically find that it will prove extremely cost effective. Having a hard time believing it? Consider the reasoning.

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What Happens at A Dental Examination?

Mysteries can be lots of fun, but not if they leave you wondering “What will happen?” Dental examinations take place every day, and although each one is different, they share some traits in common. If you are a new patient, we will get to know you. If you are a returning patients, the twice yearly exams give us a chance to say hello and make sure your oral health is good and that your teeth are as healthy and beautiful as possible. (more…)

Reading Challenge for Adults and Little Ones

Reading aloud is wonderful way to spend time with little ones. For a few minutes (or more) each day, you can snuggle up to share a book. Reading helps build young vocabularies, and encourages empathy and problem solving. Plus, picture books are fun! Join the VIrginia Beach Public Library 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, and start logging your reading minutes right away! (more…)

Toothbrush Resolutions for 2018

In the scope of things, toothbrush resolutions may not seem very important. On the other hand, these next three resolutions are so simple, you are almost guaranteed to be successful at keeping them all year long. And a toothbrush is one of your most powerful allies in the battle for healthy teeth and gums. Proper brushing, combined with flossing and regular preventive dental visits can help make 2018 the best dental year yet, for you and your whole family. (more…)