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Accepting New Patients! Holland Rd: (757) 431-1300 • Landstown: (757) 431-2200
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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 this substance, but did you know it has a significant impact on your oral health? Your oral health is like a window to the inside of your [...]
Almost everyone knows about dreaded cavities. Cavities are among the most common afflictions that a human can get, but that doesn't mean you can take them lightly. Not only can cavities be damaging when they are there, but they can cause long-term issues if left untreated. Missing School or Work Due to Pain When [...]
Foods To Avoid For a Brighter Smile Everyone wants white teeth for a bright smile. Some people have naturally whiter teeth than others, but everyone is subject to the staining of their teeth from the food and drink they consume regularly. Some of these foods are healthy, and some are not, but all can [...]
Oral cancer is an abnormal growth or a sore that appears in the mouth and does not disappear. It is a result of changes in cell DNA. These changes tell the cell to continue growing and dividing when healthy cells die. Accumulation of these abnormal cells forms a tumor. Oral cancer can occur in: Lips [...]
3 Things to Consider About Snoring and TMJ Snoring can be annoying for anyone who has to share a bed with a snorer. This can also lead to bitterness in a relationship and could lead to divorce or separation. But did you know that it can be related to TMJ and other serious health [...]
Dental veneers are a cosmetic dental restorative procedure that consists of shells of porcelain or composite resin shaped and bonded to the front of your natural teeth to improve their appearance. At Gentle Dental Center, we have seen dental veneers tremendously improve clients’ confidence when they had previously been self-conscious about imperfections in their [...]
There are several treatments that can be performed to improve your facial aesthetics. Here are four great treatments that can make a huge difference. Crowns A dental crown is a cap that goes over an actual tooth or a dental implant. If attached to a tooth, the crown is cemented into place right onto [...]
Periodontal (or gum disease) disease is far more common than you might think. In fact, if you're over 50, odds are nearly 50 percent that you have some form of gum disease, and if you're over 65, that number climbs to more than 70 percent! Gentle Dental Center knows that understanding and avoiding periodontal [...]