April is designated as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This year, more than 49,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer. One person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day. The good news is that if detected early through oral cancer screening, oral cancers have an 80-90 percent survival rate. In order to help [...]
James River Family Dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for general preventative needs for all members of your family. Our goal is to help your family maintain their oral health and educate them on the importance of good oral hygiene. James River Family Dentistry offers a few reasons why keeping up with 6-month check up appointments [...]
Visiting a dentist isn’t just about cleanings and examinations. General dentistry services include much more than that. At James River Family Dentistry, we assist individuals in the Richmond area with a variety of treatment options. General dentistry services are those that are commonplace in dental care or part of preventive care. Below is a small [...]
Summer is here! And there is a lot to do. From swimming at the pool to family vacations, your options are practically endless. But with increased activities comes an increased risk to your teeth safety. In this blog, we will discuss how you can keep your teeth safety a priority throughout the summer. Pool Safety [...]
Your Smile is Loaded with Power When you smile, you feel good. Other people feel good when you smile, too. A smile would be worth a lot if that were the only thing it did. But the power of smiling is more than that. We want to discuss some amazing benefits of showing off your [...]
When having to deal with a dental emergency, time is of the essence to prevent the situation from getting worse. According to American Family Physician, about 22% of people have experienced dental or oral pain in the past 6 months. A proper diagnosis by a dentist is the best approach for immediate, potentially preventing the [...]
Getting a good night’s sleep is imperative to maintaining good health, not to mention maximizing productivity during the day. Unfortunately, many people, old and young, don’t get enough sleep at night. There’s an obvious fix for night owls: go to bed earlier. But it isn’t always that easy. You see, sleep apnea affects 22 million [...]
We know that teaching a child to floss is an ongoing challenge. It's hard to know whether or not they're doing a good enough job, and sometimes, you might not even be sure if they're doing it at all! From the time your child has enough teeth for them to touch and they're eating solid [...]
Kids are full of energy and surprises. That's why we don't think twice about a random nap during the day, a little too much energy, or the occasional bedwetting. But did you know that these are all signs of sleep apnea in children? It's true! And while kids with sleep apnea aren't getting the rest [...]
Moms know that great dental health starts at home. But did you know that it starts before your baby even cuts their first tooth? Nursing moms and dental health is something to definitely keep in mind. Breastfeeding your baby can help with the development of your baby’s teeth and gums and can create healthy impacts [...]
