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Oral Hygiene For Expectant Mothers

2023-02-23T14:40:44-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

Expectant mothers are well aware of the symbiotic relationship between them and their growing child. What the mother eats and otherwise takes in affects the unborn child. While we may think more heavily on the "eating for two" aspect of pregnancy, oral health is also something expectant mothers need to focus on. How Does Pregnancy [...]

Oral Cancer Awareness

2023-03-29T17:18:41-04:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

Oral cancer is a serious and often deadly disease, yet it's one that many people don't know much about. April has been designated as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, providing an important opportunity to learn more about this condition, understand the risk factors and find out how best to protect ourselves [...]

Facts About Dental Floss You Probably Don’t Know

2022-11-14T13:11:30-05:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

We routinely recommend flossing as a valuable part of oral health care. When performed properly, using dental floss to remove debris between teeth and at the gum line is safe and beneficial. A daily regime of flossing helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath.  Here are some interesting facts about dental floss [...]

Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month

2022-11-10T11:11:36-05:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

The American Dental Association (ADA) and Gentle Dental Center in Virginia Beach are joining together to recognize February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. The ADA and the dental community know that teaching kids 4 steps to dental health while they’re young leads to a lifetime of great oral healthcare. 4 steps to dental [...]

The Importance Of A 6 Month Checkup

2023-02-08T13:34:08-05:00January 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: |

Gentle Dental Center provides comprehensive care for general preventative needs for all members of your family. Our goal is to assist your family to maintain their oral health and educate them on the importance of excellent oral hygiene. Gentle Dental Center offers a couple of reasons why oral health maintenance with 6-month checkup appointments is [...]

Nail Biting And Dental Health

2023-02-08T13:34:14-05:00November 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , , |

We caution our patients about the dangers of nail biting on your teeth. Nail biting is one of the so-called "nervous habits" that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Experts say that about thirty percent of children and forty-five percent of teenagers are nail biters. However, most will stop chewing their nails by [...]

Introducing Dr. Vivian!

2022-09-22T12:03:50-04:00October 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

Gentle Dental Center is proud to welcome Jordyn Vivian, DMD, to our team! Dr. Vivian joined the Gentle Dental Center team as a general dentist. Her education, experience and friendly personality make her a great fit for our team. She takes time to get to know her patients so she can understand their dental needs, [...]

Have You Skipped The Dentist?

2022-08-05T09:57:45-04:00August 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , , |

According to a survey conducted by the American Dental Association, one in three people skipped dental checkups during the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that the pandemic has made even simple things like visiting the dentist for a cleaning all the more difficult. Each of us has made hard decisions to keep our families and loved [...]

Tobacco and Your Oral Health

2022-08-05T09:57:54-04:00July 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , , |

If you use tobacco or smoke cigarettes regularly, your doctor has likely advised you to stop. You may be familiar with the potential health risks associated with tobacco, but did you know that smoking and tobacco use have a significant impact on your oral health? Your oral health is like a window to the inside [...]

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