Welcome to the General Dentistry category at James River Family Dentistry

We offer a full spectrum of dental services designed to maintain and enhance your oral health. From routine cleanings and exams to pediatric care and periodontal maintenance, our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care for patients of all ages. Led by Dr. Marci Guthrie, our practice combines advanced technology with a patient-centered approach to ensure a comfortable and effective dental experience.

A Dentist’s Guide To Preventing Cavities
A Dentist’s Guide To Preventing Cavities

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A Dentist’s Guide To Preventing Cavities

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-23T15:33:45-04:00January 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Featured, General Dentistry|Tags: Cavities, james river family dentistry|

Preventing cavities is important. Left untreated, cavities can damage your teeth, cause pain in your mouth, and lead to bigger oral health problems. By following the steps below, you can protect your teeth and avoid cavities. How do you get a cavity? Cavities are holes in a tooth's outer surface (called the enamel). Also known [...]

Fluoride Treatments: Do I Really Need Them?
Fluoride Treatments: Do I Really Need Them?

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Fluoride Treatments: Do I Really Need Them?

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-24T16:33:23-04:00October 1st, 2022|Categories: General Dentistry, Blog|Tags: Fluoride, james river family dentistry|

What Are Fluoride Treatments? Dental problems like tooth decay and cavities are a result of bacteria that builds up into plaque. Plaque is acidic and will build up around the teeth and gums, which causes tooth enamel to wear away. When tooth enamel wears away, our teeth become more vulnerable to cavities, which are holes [...]

Reducing Dental Anxiety
Reducing Dental Anxiety

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Reducing Dental Anxiety

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-23T15:26:22-04:00August 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: Dental anxiety, james river family dentistry|

The idea that dentists are scary is one played on by media of all types and is passed down from generation to generation. But that stigma doesn’t have to exist. Reducing dental anxiety in your children--and yourself--is quite doable. Still, it might still take some effort on your part. Below are some tips for reducing [...]

Dry Mouth: Symptoms and Treatment
Dry Mouth: Symptoms and Treatment

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Dry Mouth: Symptoms and Treatment

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-23T15:24:26-04:00July 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: Dry Mouth, james river family dentistry|

Do you have a dry or sticky mouth? A sore throat, especially in the morning? Bad breath? All of these may be indications of dry mouth or xerostomia. Xerostomia is when your salivary glands stop making enough saliva. What Causes Dry Mouth? There are five common causes of dry mouth: Side effects of certain medications. [...]

Know the Symptoms of Gum Disease
Know the Symptoms of Gum Disease

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Know the Symptoms of Gum Disease

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-23T15:23:02-04:00June 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: gum disease, james river family dentistry|

Symptoms of gum disease can occur in any person of any age. When we think about keeping our mouths healthy, we most often focus on preventing cavities. Cavity prevention is important, but it's equally important to prevent gum disease. We provide education about the symptoms of gum disease, the treatment and causes during every patient [...]

Interpreting Common Dental Terms
Interpreting Common Dental Terms

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Interpreting Common Dental Terms

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-23T15:14:39-04:00May 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: Dental Terms, james river family dentistry|

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
Why Oral Cancer Is So Dangerous

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Why Oral Cancer Is So Dangerous

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-23T15:05:07-04:00April 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: james river family dentistry, oral cancer|

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
Caring For Sensitive Teeth

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Caring For Sensitive Teeth

James River Family Dentistry2025-04-23T15:04:14-04:00March 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: james river family dentistry, sensitive teeth|

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
Facts about Flossing

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Facts about Flossing

James River Family Dentistry2026-01-26T08:45:43-05:00January 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: flossing, james river family dentistry|

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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