From the monthly archives:

February 2011

Oral Health and Pregnancy: Part Six

February 28, 2011

The stakes couldn’t be higher. Compared with normal birth weight infants, low birth weight babies are nearly 20 times more likely to die before their first birthday. Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes may have hypoglycemia, may develop jaundice or may have breathing problems. When you consider the effect periodontal disease can have on preterm birth and gestational diabetes and the complications it adds to a pregnancy, it can be downright frightening.

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Myths, Mistakes, and Misunderstandings: I don’t need regular dental visits…

February 25, 2011

Your teeth are not self-healing. We wish they were. Dentists and dentistry have long fought for preventative health care. We are justifiably proud of our efforts in the war to battle decay and to teach the public the value of oral health.

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Wacky and Weird Dental Requests

February 24, 2011

Well, there you have it! I’m Dr. Charles Martin, and I can’t say that I have heard all of these requests in my office, but I can say that I have helped countless patients get a beautiful, healthy smile!

Contact my office in Richmond, Virginia for more information about what my team and I do here at The Richmond Smile Center.

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Lessons from History

February 23, 2011

What you may not know is that having a good-looking smile has been important for thousands of years. From Egyptian Pharaohs, to the Inca Indians, appearance was important.

The Pharaohs would often attempt to borrow a tooth from a slave to place in their own moth after they had lost one. These failed because the teeth were rejected.

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Don’t Let Acid Reflux Eat Your Smile

February 22, 2011

Did you know that your mouth and acid reflux disease are related? Acid reflux disease, also know as Gastroesophogeal reflux disease, is a disease in which partially digested food and/stomach acids come up through the esophagus into the mouth.

Even with modern medical knowledge, acid reflux is still somewhat of a mystery. It can occur from food allergies, overeating, eating spicy food, and several other factors, but one thing is for sure: It’s a very serious problem for your teeth.

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Oral Health and Pregnancy: Part Five

February 21, 2011

Previously, I discussed Infection, gum disease and gestational diabetes. Let’s now look at why it is so important to take care of your teeth while you are pregnant.

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Fun Things to Do on Presidents’ Day in Richmond

February 18, 2011

Since Monday is Presidents’ Day, many businesses are closed and most children are out of school. Why not tour local historical sites that honor our presidents and nation? Try these:

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The Martin Method of Dentistry

February 17, 2011

I’m Dr. Charles Martin of The Richmond Smile Center, and I have developed a very strong and specific philosophy that I utilize here at my practice.

I see patients of all ages, with all kinds of various dental needs. Every patient and case I see is different, but there is one this that remains the same across the board. The Martin Method of Dentistry really works.

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Cosmetic Dentistry to the Rescue

February 16, 2011

Are you proud of your smile? When was the last time you smiled ear to ear for a camera? Do you receive compliments on your smile? Can your smile light up a room when you walk in?

If you said “No” to any one of these questions, you may want to consider changing your smile fortune. Fortune is a particularly good word here.

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The #1 Enemy of Your Teeth

February 15, 2011

I bet you can guess the two most popular gifts given on Valentine’s Day. If you guessed flowers and chocolates, then you are correct! Flowers are beautiful, but as a dentist, I don’t have much to say about them.
Chocolate on the other hand is a subject I know a lot about. Sure, the chocolaty confections [...]

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