If your teeth are too close together, you can feel self-conscious because of visible crowding that makes your smile look jagged, crowded, and generally unattractive. Spacing problems can also create oral health issues by interfering with your bite, as well as by making areas harder to properly clean. When you start to look into treatment for this problem, you can find many benefits to starting care with Invisalign aligners. These appliances are capable of moving teeth discreetly, which means you will not have to worry about aligners that draw unwanted attention. You can also be relieved to have a treatment option from your Virginia Beach, VA dentist that depends on removable appliances. (more…)
Cavity Treatment In Virginia Beach
Has the time come for you to book a cavity treatment? While we certainly hope you remain free of troublesome tooth decay, know that our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is here to help whenever patients require restorative dental work. When you bring this problem to our office, you can arrange a procedure that fully restores a tooth, even when work needs to occur to deal with an infection. At the end of care, we can use a lifelike dental filling or dental crown to protect your tooth, maintain your bite function, and preserve your smile! (more…)
Check Out The Labor Day Oceanfront Concerts!
This Labor Day weekend, the people in and around Virginia Beach, VA can enjoy a series of free outdoor concerts! From Friday, September 3 through Sunday, September 5, the Labor Day Weekend Oceanfront Concert Series will put on a series of shows. The area will be alive with music of different varieties from nationally recognized acts, which means you can find something to suit your tastes, and you can enjoy the sights, shops, and dining in the area!
A holiday weekend is a great time to shake up your routine. However, there is one habit you should stick to—the habit of caring for your smile! Consistency in your oral hygiene routine helps you avoid problems with tartar buildup that lead to worsening issues over time. Your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can help you avoid these issues, and our practice is also here to help when they arise and need to be treated. (more…)
Close A Gap Between Teeth With Clear Aligners
Malocclusion creates issues for many people. One common problem is that excess spacing between teeth will leave visible gaps that draw unwanted attention. In addition to creating this undesired space, this can leave your smile with a generally uneven, asymmetrical look that makes you self-conscious. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can offer a discreet solution to this problem, one that you can fit into your regular life with surprising ease. Custom clear aligners gradually move teeth without making patients wear fixed, visible braces. In addition to correcting cosmetic problems, this work can bring about positive changes for your oral health! (more…)
How Oral Appliances Address Sleep Apnea
What is it going to take for you to stop snoring and put an end to your issues with sleep apnea? There are different solutions that can offer some benefits. Changes in your diet and overall health can help. With that said, for many, some form of intervention is needed. While you can rely on a CPAP machine to help with this problem, this is not the only way to immediately resolve nightly breathing difficulties. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office can actually recommend help in the form of oral appliance therapy. A custom-made guard can hold your jaw in a more beneficial position while you sleep, which will help you remain at rest by preventing interference with your airways. (more…)
3 Questions You Might Have About Invisalign
What is currently standing between you and a successful treatment with Invisalign aligners? For many, the first obstacle—one that can be cleared without difficulty—is a lack of familiarity with the procedure. You may have a general understanding of what this approach to corrective work involves. However, you may be less sure if this is the right approach for you, or what to expect after you begin your adjustment. Your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can provide helpful details about Invisalign and its benefits for you. We can also identify issues that might complicate treatment, or discuss alternative solutions that can give you results in less time. (more…)
Why Should You Begin TMJ Therapy?
Sure, you experience discomfort when you bite and chew food, or you find it difficult to move your jaw without some pain or stiffness, but is this really something to discuss with your dentist? Is it worth mentioning your more frequent headaches and issues with neck pain at an oral health checkup? If these problems affect you, it can be evidence of TMJ disorder, a problem that occurs whenever there are issues with poor joint movement, stress, or an injury that affects your jaw function. The inability to bite, chew, and speak without discomfort is a cause for concern. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can respond to it by providing oral appliance therapy. (more…)
Bring The Family To Apple Extravaganza!
On Saturday, September 18, Virginia Beach families can head out to the Farmers Market for the special Apple Extravaganza event! The market will have a series of special activities and events taking place at this time. There will be more than one hundred local crafters and artisans on hand to offer up their wares, as well as food trucks, kids’ activities, craft shows, and music! This will be a great time to pick up some fresh, healthy foods for your kitchen, as well as a fun way to spend your Saturday!
Apples and other fruits can be a good substitute for overly processed and sugary snacks. When you or your kids have a craving for something sweet, they can help satisfy them without putting their teeth at risk for decay. Remember that our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is here to provide important preventive dental services for patients of all ages. (more…)
Smile Care During Invisalign Treatment
By providing Invisalign aligners to move teeth that are out of place, your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can help you make beneficial cosmetic and oral health changes without conspicuous metal braces. That can make your time during treatment easier, as you will not have to worry about how your appliances might affect how others perceive you. This approach also makes daily life easier by removing concerns about how you will continue to care for your smile. After all, when it is time to brush and floss, you can simply remove your aligners and proceed with your hygiene efforts like you normally would. (more…)
Booking Dental Care On A Saturday
While it is important to stay consistent with dental exams, we know it is not always easy to open up your schedule enough to fit in an appointment. To make this easier, our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office provides office hours on Saturdays! By opening our doors on the weekends, we can make future visits easier to arrange. You can have an easier time setting up preventive appointments that help you avoid potential difficulties like tooth decay, gum disease, and more! Delaying care can have consequences, as you spend more time with tartar on your smile, and you can go longer without treatment for a cavity or gum disease. (more…)
