Accepting New Patients! Holland Rd: (757) 431-1300 • Landstown: (757) 431-2200
Accepting New Patients! Holland Rd: (757) 431-1300 • Landstown: (757) 431-2200
This is your trusted resource for comprehensive dental care. Whether you’re seeking routine cleanings, fillings, root canal therapy, or preventive care, our blog offers expert advice to help you maintain optimal oral health. We focus on early intervention and personalized treatment to ensure your smile stays healthy and vibrant.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]