Jul 12, 2019 | General Dentistry, Dental Topics 1, Blog
Fun in the summer sun can cause unpleasant side effects such as cold sores and fever blisters. Brought on by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), cold sores and fever blisters are transmitted from person to person by saliva or by skin contact. With cold sores, you...
Jun 28, 2019 | Family Dentist, Dental Topics 1, Blog
If you have diabetes, this condition can impact your overall wellbeing, including your oral health. An estimated 24 million Americans have diabetes, and many may not realize the affect it has on your teeth and gums. The link between diabetes and oral health has to do...
May 31, 2019 | Family Dentist, Dental Topics 1, Blog
When you are having a baby, you have a lot of your mind. Most expectant moms have to worry about doctor’s appointments, prenatal vitamins, morning sickness, and picking out names. It’s important to take good care of yourself during this special time. One area that may...
May 17, 2019 | Emergency Dentistry, Dental Topics 1, Blog
It may be obvious when you’re in a situation that requires immediate treatment by a dentist. Perhaps you’re in immense pain, or you’ve had a tooth knocked out or bleeding that won’t stop. Examples like this make it easy to decide you need help right away, but...
May 3, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Topics 1, Blog
Enamel bonding and recontouring is an easy way to hide small imperfections in your teeth, or to lengthen or change the overall shape. Treatment can often be completed in one visit to your dentist in Charlottesville and it’s extremely affordable. Even small...
Apr 26, 2019 | Root Canal Treatment, Dental Topics 1, Blog
Endodontics is a dental term often linked to a more common dental procedure you’ve probably already heard of called root canal treatment. Endodontics focuses on the pulp of your tooth, which holds nerves and blood vessels supplying nutrients and oxygen to your tooth....
