Williamsburg Dental Blog

When medications are created, studied and tested, and taken by patients, sometimes other potential unintended uses become clear. While it was originally intended to help with one condition, it may also address another part or issue in the body. This phenomenon is called an “off-label” technique or solution. Until you have a doctor or dentist tell you about it, you may not know this off-label treatment is available! For instance, did you know that BOTOX can be used on your neck as well as your face? Learn more about this off-label use of BOTOX in the content below.

Chances are someone you know has had dermal filler treatment to fight the natural effects of aging on their face. However, before you follow their example, you should know as much about the injections as you can to make the best decision for your own body. Here is an overall guide to dermal fillers and information you must know to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Everything comes with an expiration date in life. Even non-perishable foods only last so long before starting to go bad. Unfortunately, many treatments, especially cosmetic ones, don’t stay perfect forever because natural aging and skin changes will always return after a while. The results you get from BOTOX look amazing, but keep in mind that they aren’t permanent! Learn more about BOTOX and why you should still consider it, even though it is temporary.

Even with unlimited information at everyone’s fingertips, myths about various topics still exist and continue to confuse the public. BOTOX, for instance, was discovered in 1897, but it is still misunderstood in many ways. Here are some of the persistent myths surrounding BOTOX injections and the truths behind them.

Before emergency situations occur, it’s smart to have a plan in mind. When a tornado, snowstorm, or other natural disaster hits, it’s not the right time to start putting together a plan. Dental emergencies often work in a similar way. Although you can’t always anticipate or prevent them from happening, you can have a plan ready. Let’s say you’ve lost a dental crown, what steps should you take after that? Keep reading to learn more!

Often, when people don’t clearly know what to expect from a certain treatment, particularly in dentistry, fear and hesitation can develop or even prompt them to postpone necessary procedures. For instance, if you don’t know what it means to “prepare a tooth for a dental crown,” it can sound mysterious or even painful! In this post, you’ll learn what this process entails and why it’s nothing to shy away from.

In your busy schedule, you can’t waste a single minute, so when your dentist explains that getting veneers takes two appointments, you may feel a little frustrated. Why can’t you get them in one day? Why do you have to wear temporary veneers for a while and come back? Here are a few purposes these short-lived veneers serve and why you need them to achieve your perfect smile!

If you’ve ever seen an ad for medical treatment, you know practically everything comes with a side effect or two. Porcelain veneers are no exception; however, with some patience and understanding, you can make it to the other side, where the negative side effects fade, and you can enjoy all the positives of a beautiful, stunning smile! What are these side effects? Continue reading to find out!

No one looks forward to minor surgery. To get you through the ordeal of having wisdom teeth removed, you just keep thinking about when it’s over and you can get back to normal life. However, recovery may not be sunshine and roses if you try to resume your usual diet right away. In fact, if you eat what you shouldn’t, your progress could slow down or regress with problems and infections. So, what exactly should you do? What can and can’t you eat following wisdom tooth extraction? Keep reading to find out!

The human body consists of sophisticated, complex systems, organs, and parts that work together to keep them alive. Yet, it isn’t always perfect as it is. For example, why has pretty much everyone you know already had or will need to have their wisdom teeth removed? If no one needs them, why are these third molars there in the first place? Here are some enlightening reasons.