Accepting New Patients! Holland Rd: (757) 431-1300 • Landstown: (757) 431-2200
Accepting New Patients! Holland Rd: (757) 431-1300 • Landstown: (757) 431-2200
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As the fall season is upon us, our patients often ask us to remind them to schedule their cleaning/exam appointment or their treatment appointment so they may have time to utilize their insurance benefits and/or their healthcare flexible spending account. Did you know? Your dental insurance policy allows for a certain dollar amount of coverage [...]
A tooth is a lot more complicated than just the hard enamel exterior. Most of us don’t really know the anatomy of a tooth or what each part does. Understanding the anatomy of a tooth and how the parts work together is an important part of your general dental health. Working from the top, [...]
Dental emergencies can happen to anyone. Delaying treatment could lead to further damage and even infection. If you're experiencing a dental emergency, don't hesitate to call our team at Gentle Dental Center for help! What A Dental Emergency May Look Like Dental emergencies are any situation that requires immediate attention from a dentist. Dental [...]
Dental inlays and onlays are common dental restorations used to repair damaged or decayed teeth. They are made from dental materials such as porcelain, composite resin, or gold and are used to restore the function and appearance of damaged teeth. But what is the difference between the two, and which one is right for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]