Focusing on Total Health “My story began about a year ago when I started experiencing severe mouth problems. I had always thought my teeth were fine; a bit coffee stained, but solid. To this point, I had always brushed every day (usually twice). I had never had a cavity. Then some of my teeth just…
Author: admin
Gentle Dental Laser Treatment
Categories: Laser Dentistry
Dental lasers are like many other lasers used in medicine. In fact, lasers are becoming “standard of care” in the medical world. The range of laser use in medicine is vast – including general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, podiatry, cosmetic surgery, and probably the best known, LASIK eye surgery. What is so special about the dental…
Mind the Gap: Dental Implants Are Becoming Standard Care
Categories: Dental Implants
A gap-toothed smile is charming on a seven-year old. Not so much for an adult. But if you’re missing a tooth or teeth, you have several options to restore your smile, says dentist Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha of Port Warwick Dental Arts in Newport News. Those options are: A removable appliance, also known as a…
What Does the Term “Holistic Dentistry” Mean?
Categories: Holistic dentistry
You may have noticed that you have been hearing the term “holistic dentistry” more often. But what does that term mean? The term “holistic dentistry” has been around for decades, but is gaining steam due to the increased interest in healthy, natural living. Holistic dentistry is not considered a specialty of the dental profession, but…
Six Month Smile Braces
Categories: Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smile braces. What are they? Six Months Smiles uses a system that is far less noticeable, far less painful and far less time-consuming than traditional metal braces. Six Months Smiles uses clear plastic brackets on your teeth. These plastic brackets do not cut or scar your gums and the inside of your mouth…
Do you suffer from Tension or Migraine headaches? TMJ pain?
Categories: TMJ treatment
If you suffer from any of the above, you are probably all too familiar with over-the-counter and prescription remedies that can only offer you temporary relief (if any relief at all). Frustrating, to say the least. Wouldn’t it make more sense to treat the cause? Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha of Port Warwick Dental Arts believes…
Port Warwick Dental Arts Advertorial Periodontal Disease and Hormonal Changes
Categories: Periodontal Treatment
Rolling with the Changes throughout a Woman’s Life – A healthy mouth is the key to a healthy body There are many rites of passage that we all look forward to throughout life—that first job, getting married, buying a home and even retirement, to name a few. But for women, there are some milestones that…
Life-saving Treatment Includes Complete Maxillary and Mandibular Dentures
Categories: Stories
Michael Boyd lived a life of many challenges. Additionally, Michael struggles with high blood pressure, lupus erythematosus, failinghip replacements, arthritic knees and a variety of other medical challenges. In spite of his own disabilities, Michael makes a point of serving and helping those around him.
10 Foods That Can Help You Sleep Better Tonight
Categories: Sleep Apnea
If you struggle falling asleep or staying asleep, it’s always a good idea to take a look at your diet. Eating certain foods a few hours before bed, can help bring sleep better and improve its quality.
Patient Testimonial: Six Month Smiles
Categories: Six Month Smiles
At Port Warwick Dental Arts in Newport News, we love seeing the results our patients consistently have with cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Lisa Samaha changes Hampton folks’ lives every day with cosmetic dentistry such as porcelain veneers, gum contouring surgery, teeth whitening, and dental implants. Just take this story from JiJi Shaheen, a newlywed who got fast results with Six Month Smiles.