The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore. -Author Unknown We are perfectionists at Port Warwick Dental Arts where we create perfect smiles for our Hampton cosmetic dental and smile makeover patients. Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers at Port Warwick…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Do You Love Your Smile?

The Newport News people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Newport News were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an…
Lighten Up In Hampton

Hello! Today’s dental article is for Hampton area people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Port Warwick Dental Arts in Hampton, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark colored…
Ready To Smile Again, Newport News?

Most Newport News residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some Newport News area folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly…
All Tooth Stains Are Not Created Equal

Will any of our locally advertised Hampton teeth whitening options remove the stains from your teeth? The effectiveness of teeth bleaching in Hampton depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the easiest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored…
Stay Out Of The Newport News Dental Danger Zone

You would never consider running a red light on a busy Newport News street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha, a cosmetic dentist serving the Newport News area,…
An Air Dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush, Hampton

Today in our Hampton general dentistry blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits Hampton area residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best…
Celebrity Smiles in Hampton Without The Annoying Paparazzi

Hello friends of Port Warwick Dental Arts! Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the…
The Gift Of Oral Health In Hampton

Many family dentistry patients in the Hampton area may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the…
Energy Drink Warning For Newport News

Hello. I’m Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha Welcome to my Newport News dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Newport News teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these cosmetic dentistry patients take good…