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Patient Education

Bad Case of Cotton Mouth?

July 6, 2011

Do you feel like your saliva glands have gone into hibernation? Are you constantly reaching for that glass of water to rid yourself of that dry, scratchy feeling in your throat?
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia , is a condition in which the glands in your mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Nerves, stress, or the [...]

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Myths, Mistakes, and Misunderstandings: Paying for Dental Care

June 27, 2011

Myth: I can save my money if I just put off the dental work.

Putting off dental care can be deadly. Because you suffer no pain at first, some people think they are “getting away with it” or they are “smart enough to know when I really need it.” Bad ideas.
If you are putting off [...]

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Is Smoking More Dangerous Than We Thought?

June 23, 2011

We keep learning more and more about the dangers of smoking. Of course, we already know how dangerous smoking can be. This year alone, 5 million people will die due to smoking-related heart attack, stroke, cancer, or other diseases. And that’s not including an additional 600,000 who will die due to second-hand smoke exposure!
In addition [...]

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Get the Restful Sleep You Need!

June 21, 2011

Sleep is incredibly important. Without enough restful sleep, you, your spouse and your children can develop physical, psychological and social problems that affect every part of life. Yes, it is that serious.
It is not just snoring and sleep apnea that are issues. Many people have sleep disordered breathing without snoring! Many simply don’t breathe well [...]

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Find the Right Dentist for You

June 16, 2011

Choosing the right dentist is very important. Unfortunately, it’s also the last thing many people want to do. I can understand why. After all, it’s not always fun to have someone poking and prodding around your mouth.
But that’s why its important to find a dentist you can trust. I’ve blogged extensively about how important oral [...]

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Regular Dental Care. Why Bother? – Part Two

May 30, 2011

Richmond implant dentist defines dangers of not going to the dentist regularly and the importance of taking care of your oral health in between appointments.

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Regular Dental Care. Why Bother? – Part One

May 27, 2011

Richmond sedation dentist expands on maintaining regular dental appointments. Since a regular dental visit schedule will put you in the dentist’s office more frequently than your annual physical puts you in your physician’s office, we often see early signs of serious diseases.

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Good Dental Care Starts Early – Part Two

May 25, 2011

Richmond Cosmetic Dentist outlines importance of healthy teeth. Beautiful teeth are important, but healthy teeth will last a lifetime.

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Good Dental Care Starts Early – Part One.

May 23, 2011

Richmond general dentist reflects on the importance of caring for your teeth when you are young. This will enable you to have healthy teeth as you age.

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Comprehensive Care in Dentistry – Summary

May 18, 2011

Richmond General Dentist concludes his discussion on comprehensive dental care. Dr. Charles Martin explains the importance of proper oral care.

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