Interpreting Common Dental Terms

2025-04-23T15:14:39-04:00May 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

Common Dental Terms - What Does it All Mean?  Just the thought of setting foot into a dentist's office is anxiety-inducing for countless people. Visions of intimidating dental tools being placed in the mouth while a dentist rattles off a laundry list of unfamiliar terminology often cloud the minds of nervous patients. An excellent way [...]

Why Oral Cancer Is So Dangerous

2025-04-23T15:05:07-04:00April 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

If caught early, oral cancer is very treatable with surgery and radiation therapy. The best thing to do is to visit your dentist regularly and be aware of any symptoms you might notice, like a sore throat or something unusual in your mouth! Oral cancer is one of the most deadly cancers in the world, [...]

Caring For Sensitive Teeth

2025-04-23T15:04:14-04:00March 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

Sensitive teeth can come and go over time, but over 40 percent of adults may experience a stab of pain when they eat or drink something hot or cold, sweet or sour, or breathe in a draft of cold air on a wintry day. Even brushing and flossing can cause sharp pain. The good news [...]

Facts about Flossing

2026-01-26T08:45:43-05:00January 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , |

Facts About Flossing At James River Family Dentistry, our dentists 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.  [...]

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