From the monthly archives:

March 2007

Is your Smile Really That Big a Deal?

March 30, 2007

People sometimes wonder if having a great smile is really such a big deal.  Research done in non-dental fields such as psychology reveal the importance of a confident smile. 
People are social creatures that depend on interrelations with each other.  Dale Carnegie discussed relevance of smiling nearly seventy years ago in his famous books, “How [...]

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Richmond Smile Center In The News

March 30, 2007
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What is Xerostamia?

March 29, 2007

Xerostamia is the scientific name for having little or no saliva in the mouth—in other words, having a dry mouth. A dry mouth can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, certain medications and auto-immune disorders. It occurs in about 30 percent of older Americans, but in less than 2 percent of Chinese seniors.
Some researchers [...]

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TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders Explained

March 28, 2007

Temporomandibular disorders are referred to as “TMJ disorders” and over 10 million Americans suffer from this condition today.  However, although many people deal with this disorder, it is still commonly misunderstood. 
TMJ disorders affect the function of the temporomandibular joint or jaw joint, which connects the jawbone to the skull.  These joints are necessary for [...]

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Sedation Dentistry Methods Helps with Dentalphobia

March 27, 2007

Sedation dentistry—also called sleep dentistry—can relieve patient anxiety and ensure that dental procedures are truly pain free. Many people fear dental appointments, and some people have a phobia about the unavoidable “in your face and personal space” aspect of dental care.
If this describes you, by all means speak with your dentist about prescribing a [...]

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Steps to Overcoming Dental Anxiety

March 26, 2007

If anxiety about dental visits is stopping you from taking care of your teeth, stop letting anxiety control your oral health—make a decision and start taking steps to implement it today!
A good way to begin is by reminding yourself that the only person in the world who can control your life is you. If [...]

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Smile Makeover: DaVinci Veneers

March 23, 2007

If you’re thinking about having a smile makeover, think first about da Vinci Veneers. Your cosmetic dentist can bond da Vinci Veneers, which are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, to the front of your teeth.
The procedure for applying da Vinci veneers requires very little anesthesia, sometimes no anesthesia at all. Your dentist will place [...]

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Do you have Diastema? A Cosmetic Dentist Can Help!

March 22, 2007

Having Diastema—a gap or space between two teeth—isn’t the problem it used to be. In the past, people with diastema just had to put up with the damage it did to their appearance. Today, the rapid advances in cosmetic dentistry procedures mean that diastema can be corrected more quickly with less pain and at lower [...]

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Understanding Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis

March 21, 2007

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) is an inflammation of the gums characterized by the presence of necrotic ulcers covered by tissue debris in which gums are painful to the touch and bleed readily. The onset of ANUG can be very rapid, but seems to be connected to pre-existing gum inflammation and bleeding known as gingivitis. [...]

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What Causes a Cavity

March 19, 2007

Plaque, that whitish film on teeth that results when bacteria from eating, drinking and smoking, is the principal cause for tooth cavities.
Plaque that doesn’t get washed away by saliva, brushed away by your toothbrush or removed by flossing produces acid that dissolves the minerals that make your tooth enamel hard.
Though the mineral salts [...]

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