From the monthly archives:

October 2010

Trick-or-Treat Street Returns to Richmond

October 29, 2010

As an active member of the Richmond community, I am always looking for fun family events that give back to the community. The 12th annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Street festival does just that.

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The Truth About Bad Breath

October 28, 2010

Bad breath happens to everyone, unfortunately. However stinky and unappealing it may be, bad breath is just a part of life. Most of the time, bad breath occurs from foods we eat, but here at the Richmond Smile Center, we are concerned about the other cause of bad breath: gum disease.

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Perfect Imperfection with Cosmetic Porcelain Veneers

October 27, 2010

Since the big cosmetic dentistry bang that really took off when Dr. Bill Dorfman started doing smile makeovers on ABC’s reality show, Extreme Makeover. Over the past few years, the general public has become educated and aware of what cosmetic dentistry is and does. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry reports that 600,000 people received [...]

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Baby’s Smile Care

October 26, 2010

There’s not much in this world that’s more precious than a baby’s smile. What most people don’t know or even think about is that a child’s primary teeth begin to develop in the womb, around the fourth month of pregnancy. Mom should eat plenty of healthy foods during this time.
Then, once baby is born, though [...]

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3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth During the Holidays

October 25, 2010

Between now and January, you’ll probably put on a few pounds either from indulging in the rich delicacies of the season or from enduring additional stress. Studies show that most of us in this country add between .4 and 1.8 pounds during the holidays. If you’re interested, WebMD offers some ideas to help you stave [...]

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Fall Day of Community Family Fun, October 23

October 22, 2010

As a family man and long-time Richmond citizen, I am always on the search for community activities my family can enjoy together.

I look forward to fall for the cool, crisp weather, richly colored leaves, and warm Thanksgiving traditions. Kids, however, look forward to carving jack-o-lanterns, jumping in those colored leaves, and the spookiness of Halloween! All of these customs have come to be fall favorites in our day and age, but do you ever wonder how the fall season was celebrated in the past?

On Saturday, October 23, The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond will host a fall family fun day from 2:00 to 4:00pm.

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Diabetes and Gum Disease Intend to Do Great Bodily Harm

October 21, 2010

I’m Dr. Charles Martin, and I want to share with you some information from my book, Don’t Sugar Coat It, which covers important information for diabetics.
The leading cause of death among diabetics are heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Nearly two-thirds of adult diabetics will die from heart disease, and diabetics are at least twice [...]

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Fluoride, Your Teeth, and Your Safety

October 20, 2010

Just about anything in excess is bad. A glass of wine or piece of dark chocolate, according to research, is good for your heart. However, if you drink too much wine or eat too much chocolate, the consequences are not at all good. Fluoride is much the same. In natural amounts – trace amounts safe [...]

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Sedation Dentistry and Staying On Track

October 19, 2010

Half of Americans don’t visit the dentist regularly (which means twice a year for checkups and cleanings, then as needed for restorations). Of these, 20% neglect dental visits because of the stress, anxiety, or fear they experience in the dentist’s chair. I’m Dr. Charles Martin, a sedation dentist in Richmond, Virginia, and if what I’ve [...]

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Is Your Smile Ready for the Holidays?

October 18, 2010

You’re going to see everyone — the whole family, old friends, friends of friends. Then there’s the company party… and the kids’ school play… and the country club/neighborhood/church group/whatever social.  Is your smile ready? Take a look in the mirror. If you’ve not used teeth whitening products this year (or maybe even if you have), [...]

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