When you have problems with the alignment of your smile, it can be difficult to ignore how these flaws hurt your overall appearance. You should be aware that malocclusion can create more than just cosmetic issues, as it can also interfere with your bite movements and make it harder to keep your smile clean. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we provide a welcome alternative to orthodontic services that rely on fixed metal braces. Instead of using an immovable and conspicuous appliance, we can recommend that you undergo treatment with Invisalign aligners! With these appliances, we can make the process of gradually straightening your teeth easier to fit into your life. (more…)
The Right Response To Dental Discoloration
There are many individuals who want to make their teeth whiter. If you are one of them, you may have already tried to do something about this with a store bought treatment, only to see disappointing results. What can you do to see the kind of improvements you would like to show off? The answer can depend on the cause of your discoloration. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office can provide different cosmetic services based on what you want to accomplish. To address enamel stains, we can recommend teeth whitening treatment. However, if we determine that you need help with intrinsic discoloration, we can offer other solutions that can prove better suited to your needs. (more…)
Choosing To Fix A Smile Gap With Clear Aligners
When you have problems with the way your teeth are spaced, you may feel stuck with orthodontic work as your only treatment option, and that can mean fretting over having to wear metal braces. What you should know is that there are other services that can correct problems with improper spacing, and they can make the idea of corrective work feel more comfortable. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can recommend that you start work with Invisalign clear aligners. With these appliances, you can gradually move your teeth without having to depend on a fixed or conspicuous aligner. In addition to Invisalign treatment, we can discuss other services that help patients who want to do something about gaps, overlaps, and other spacing concerns. (more…)
Check Out The 40th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market!
Starting on Friday, November 26, Virginia Beach will host its fortieth annual Christmas Market event! During the Virginia Beach Christmas Market, families in and around our community can gather to enjoy a delightful holiday shopping experience. Whether you hope to find unique gifts, beautiful decorations, or Christmas treats that help you fully embrace this time of year, the market can help you feel the spirit of the season!
Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family over tasty meals and hard-to-resist treats. As rewarding as these experiences can be, they can have a less welcome effect on our teeth. Make sure you keep up with good oral hygiene efforts around the holidays, and be smart about how much sugar you consume. Remember that our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is here to help you keep your teeth healthy and attractive through our regular dental services, and we can offer important restorative services when needed. (more…)
Easing Dental Pain With TMJ Therapy
Until you do something about TMJ disorder, you can find yourself stuck with a persistent pain in and around your jaw that can flare up when you try to bite, chew, or speak. This condition can have other consequences—for example, you can experience headaches on a more frequent basis, and you can struggle with a persistent teeth grinding problem. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we are ready to help you by providing TMJ therapy. Through the appropriate care, we can determine how to correct your issues with poor joint alignment and movement to reduce stress and help you enjoy a better quality of life! (more…)
How Invisalign Solves Cosmetic Problems
The reasons why people inquire about cosmetic dental work vary. For many, at least part of their issues are linked to problems with teeth spacing, which can leave gaps and awkward overlaps between teeth that attract negative attention. If this is something that you worry about, know that our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office can help you by offering Invisalign as a discreet cosmetic procedure. These discreet, removable appliances help you fix problems with malocclusion that leave you with embarrassing flaws, and they help you generally improve upon the symmetry of your smile. This is just one of many services we offer to help patients see welcome overall improvements to how they look. (more…)
When Teeth Grinding Hurts Your Smile
As time passes, you can grow increasingly worried about the changes to your smile. Enamel wear and tear can become an issue as a person ages, but it can be a problem for those who struggle with bruxism earlier in life. People who have this issue with habitual teeth grinding and clenching can wear down their enamel gradually, particularly while they sleep. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can recommend services that can hide the impact of this problem. We can also work with you to make sure that you no longer have to worry about this problem while you are asleep. (more…)
When Should You Start Invisalign Treatment?
Beginning Invisalign treatment means beginning work to take on frustrating problems with your smile, but it also means tackling issues with malocclusion that can impact your oral health. As an alternative to metal braces, clear aligners make it easier for you to commit to treatment, as you will not have to worry about the effect that your appliances have on the way you look. By making the process easier and more discreet, we can make it easier for you to choose to start your adjustment at any time that feels right for you. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is happy to meet with individuals who want to do something about poor teeth spacing, but remember that we are also able to offer cosmetic services that can hide these flaws in less time than you expect! (more…)
See The Lights At The Beach Starting Nov 19!
Starting on Friday, November 19, Virginia Beach families can take a scenic drive on the boardwalk and enjoy the sights of the Bayport Credit Union Holiday Lights At The Beach! This drive will take you through an elaborate holiday display, one that can help you and your loved ones feel the spirit of the season. To honor the beachside location, the decorations will have fun nautical features as well as traditional holiday sights to enjoy.
The end of the year tends to feature many fun family and social gatherings, but the travel and the festive foods you enjoy can leave your smile vulnerable to problems! At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we are here to help. We can provide important updates about your oral health, and when necessary we can intervene and treat issues like tooth decay and gum disease. (more…)
Lifelike Treatment To Restore A Broken Tooth
If your tooth is broken, you will need to do something about the problem if you want to both restore your smile and prevent further issues with your dental health. Fortunately, your Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is ready to help you with this issue! Through a review of the tooth and its condition, we can determine if you will need restorative dental work, or if you can proceed with a more conservative cosmetic procedure. Even if you have to undergo restorative treatment to preserve your dental health, we can make sure that your smile is preserved through the placement of a lifelike dental crown. (more…)
