From the monthly archives:

September 2010

Dental Implant Patients Should Watch Out for Gum Disease

September 30, 2010

This is probably going to sound Greek, but it’s really important, so bear with me for two sentences, and I’ll explain…
Oral biofilm-related diseases such as periodontal and peri-implant diseases are unique infections in that they develop from the resident indigenous microflora. As more implants are nowadays being placed, clinicians may encounter more complications.
This news [...]

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Healthy Living in Richmond, Va

September 29, 2010

You want to get healthy. You want to lose weight. You want to look younger. Sure, I’m a general and cosmetic dentist, so I’ll be the first one to tell you that you will look and feel great if you have a smile you love. But there’s more to healthy living than dentistry.
Have you heard [...]

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Slipping Dentures Driving You Nuts? Consider Dental Implants

September 28, 2010

You don’t want to talk about it, and that’s okay. That’s what’s great about the Internet. You don’t have to talk! Slipping, wobbly dentures is a topic you’d rather not discuss. When your teeth slip out during dinner with friends, it’s humiliating. But slipping dentures is an unavoidable a fact of life for denture wearers. [...]

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Gum Disease Affects More People than We Thought

September 27, 2010

A recent study says that experts have underestimated the number of people in the US who have gum disease. For a few years, oral healthcare professionals have known that 80% of Americans have some level of gum disease, but now researchers say we’ve underestimated drastically.
So what’s the big deal?
Gum disease can strike anybody at any [...]

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Experience Dentistry In A Whole New Way

September 10, 2010

One of the things we do at our office is design and decorate differently. What you see does count, as well as what you hear. So we provide I-pods and CD’s so you can listen to what you want.
We’ve created what we call an aesthetic design. What’s an aesthetic design mean? It means a [...]

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Denture Wearers- Improve the Quality of Your Life

September 9, 2010

In this video I discuss 3 problems that denture wearer’s experience. Take a look:

If you wear a denture or are considering a denture, schedule a complimentary consultation at the Richmond Smile Center to learn more about dental options available to you. Even if you’ve been told you can’t have dental implants, you [...]

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Could You Be A Dental Elder At A Young Age?

September 8, 2010

I have 40, 50, 60 year olds that would still be called dental youths. I also have 20-somethings that are elders, where they’ve lost all of their teeth, which is sad.
As an adult, as your dental problems worsen and you lose more teeth, you move closer and closer to being an elder. [...]

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Do Your Teeth Need a Boost? John’s Story

September 7, 2010

John was a financial consultant.  He announced his position when we first met.  I never knew what “financial consultant”  meant.  He told me he helped people plan for their financial futures, make investments and manage risks.  He was quite expressive.  At age 47, he was well into his career.
“I’m looking for a boost.  I’ve noticed [...]

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Our Dental Patient’s Speak About Dentistry

September 4, 2010

Ever wonder what an actual patient has to say about their experience at the dentist? Curious to see if they have had a better experience than the ones you remember? Well, if so, have a listen to what one of Dr. Charles Martin’s patients has to say about her dental experience here at [...]

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Dental Myths, Mistakes and Misunderstandings

September 3, 2010

Here is how it starts:
“No offense, Doc, but I hate the dentist.”
Imagine if you were a dentist and heard this comment!
I try to think mercifully when I hear this comment and understand the point of view of the person saying it.
Generally, jokingly, I will make sure I know what their profession is and then I [...]

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