The American Academy of Periodontology recommends that each person in the family be tested for gum disease, which can begin in early childhood.
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Categories: Periodontal Treatment
While some say your smile is an outward expression of your inner value… the health of your smile is also related to your overall health. Periodontal disease can result in adult tooth loss, inflamed, receding or bleeding gums and bad breath… It is also linked to serious medical conditions, including heart attack and stroke, high…
A Beautiful Smile Lights Up A Room
Categories: Periodontal Treatment
“People are drawn to a beautiful smile. It lights up a room, it draws people in,” says Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha. It is this belief that drives the overall vision for Port Warwick Dental Arts. So why is PWDA unique? Patients know the reasons and love to tell their stories. They value the PWDA commitment to excellence, its personalized, comprehensive approach to dental medicine, and…
Hampton Dental News: Poor Oral Health And Heart Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
Attention Hampton area dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Virginia scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily…
If Your Gums Are Swollen And Sore, Call Port Warwick Dental Arts
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
If you are a worried Newport News resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40. Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Port Warwick Dental Arts today at…
Diet Changes for Healthier Teeth In Newport News
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
Hello, I am Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha of Port Warwick Dental Arts in Newport News. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’ I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Newport News cosmetic dentistry practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your…
At Port Warwick Dental Arts, You’re Treated Like Family
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontal Treatment
At Port Warwick Dental Arts, our Newport News patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha and my relationship with my clients is paramount. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile makeover for one of my patients. If you…
Overdue For A Visit With Your Cosmetic Dentist? Time To Call!
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
We schedule your preventive dental care visits based on what keeps your smile at its best. We hope to see you often enough to diagnose and treat any problems, and to take preventive action – usually once every three to six months. If you brush and floss regularly and don’t have any tooth troubles, you…
How Kissable Are You?
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
Gum disease could prevent your pucker! Do you know what it takes to be certified kissable? Even if your smile looks healthy, there’s a good chance you have gum disease lurking. Scientific research shows that up to 80 percent of the adult population has some level of periodontal disease – and only 10% know it.…
Creating A Wave of Change in Dentistry
Categories: Holistic dentistry, Periodontal Treatment
Our Doctor…Leading The Way In addition to providing outstanding cosmetic dental care for Hampton area patients, this past fall our own Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha was invited by DCEdental to host a ground-breaking webinar and share her professional expertise in Periodontal Nutrition. Dr. Samaha, known for her vast knowledge in oral disease and its impact…