Williamsburg Dental Blog

Standing in the dental health aisle at the drugstore, you debate whether you should get a water flosser or buy boring, old floss. Perhaps you’ve heard positive feedback about water flossers, or maybe you hesitate to invest in this technology, because you want to spend your money on the best option! Which one will help your oral health the most? Here is some advice to keep in mind!

This time of year, people love to swim, explore, and have outdoor adventures, but whether you have fair or dark skin, dermatologists warn against the dangers of too much unprotected sun exposure. Dangerous ultraviolet rays can burn your skin and potentially lead to skin cancer! Also, if you’re unprepared and don’t drink enough water, you can become dehydrated, which can have serious consequences like dry mouth. However, the sun brings many benefits as well, including stronger oral health. In this post, you’ll learn why Vitamin D is important and how to enjoy the summer sun and have a healthier smile!

Everyone searches for the secret to a longer, healthier life. Sometimes, cheating death can seem like a colossal task, but the truth may be as simple as maintaining your daily oral hygiene. Did you know that flossing once a day could save your life and help you live longer? How could something so small make such a difference? Read on to learn why you should start this habit if you don’t do it already.

If you want to be successful in anything, you often need to follow a step-by-step process. The order matters because if you put off something important, it can bite you later and stop you from reaching your goal. If you aspire to have a perfect smile, you might need to take care of other things first. For instance, if you have gum disease, you can’t move forward with cosmetic procedures until this infection is taken care of. Would you like clarification about why this is the case? Keep reading!

When you’ve never gone through an experience, it can be difficult to understand what it feels like and whether it would be worth your time and effort. When your friend gets veneers, they look amazing, and you become curious. What does getting veneers feel like? When they reply that they feel like real teeth, you’re taken aback. How can having dental prosthetics on your teeth have a natural sensation? Throughout this post, you’ll learn about veneers and what makes them special.

Often, humans in general, but Americans in particular, don’t like being told what they can and can’t do. They prefer to decide for themselves and determine their own destiny. However, there are many instances when seeking professional guidance turns out more happily than plowing ahead on your own. For example, if you would like to whiten your teeth, you do have the right to get and do this. However, it is safer and better to consult with your dentist first. To find out why, keep reading!  

Historically, myths begin as a way to explain misunderstood concepts. Before humanity learned about weather patterns, they blamed angry gods for storms. Before you learn the truth about dentures for missing teeth, you may believe in the common myths explained below. Knowledge of reality can help you make smarter decisions about your smile and feel better about wearing your dentures properly every day.

At lunch with friends, you start to tell a hilarious story, but in the middle of it, you feel your lower denture loosen. Speaking becomes more challenging, and you’re afraid that those around will notice or struggle to understand you. What could cause your lower denture to become loose? What can you and your dentist do to keep it in place? Answer these questions in the content below.

Communication only works when both parties understand each other enough. However, when you can’t speak clearly, your meaning can become lost, isolating you from the people around you. During the initial few weeks when you get new dentures, you may find talking clearly has become harder than you think. However, don’t get discouraged; it’s temporary inconvenience! In this post, you’ll learn about ways dentures can complicate communication and ways to overcome it.

As you await the arrival of your bundle of joy, you may find yourself feeling the urge to prepare, a tendency called nesting. You get the nursery ready, buy diapers and other supplies, perhaps cook or freeze meals in advance, and surround yourself with what you’ll need to welcome your baby!

In your nesting, you may wish to take care of personal tasks as well. For instance, you may want to finish dental work you need or want to get done like dental implants to replace missing teeth. However, this phase is not the appropriate time to address this issue. Keep reading to learn more about why you shouldn’t get dental implants during pregnancy!