How can teeth be straightened in only six months with adult braces? The Six Month Smile™ technique employs the latest technology and techniques in dentistry to move your teeth quickly and safely with clear adult braces. The key components of the treatment are the use of unique, clear braces and a primary focus of moving the…
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Feeling Tired Even After a Full Night’s Sleep?
Categories: Sleep Apnea, Snoring
If you’re snoring loudly at night and exhausted during the day, sleep apnea may be to blame. Sleep apnea, episodes when breathing stops during sleep, can wake you and your partner and cause you to fall asleep during the day. But sleep apnea is more than an annoyance – it can be fatal. “You are…
Mind the GAP: Dental Implants Are Becoming Standard Care
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, 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…
DENTURES vs. IMPLANTS
Categories: Dental Implants, Dentures
Looking for an effective way to replace missing teeth? Are tired of your dentures shifting around in your mouth? DENTURES VS. IMPLANTS If you are missing most or all of your teeth you have probably considered getting dentures, or you have them already. Like most of the patients who come to us with missing teeth,…
Secured Fit for a Renewed Life!
SOCIAL ANXIETY: Poorly fitted or loose dentures can cause many denture-wearers to be socially isolated. They rarely, if ever, go out to dinner. Eating their favorite foods is a thing of the past, and the blender becomes front and center in the kitchen, Samaha says. “These individuals worry their upper teeth will fall down and…
So You’ve Tried Whitening Before…
Categories: Teeth Whitening
“If You Haven’t Been Pleased – You Haven’t Tried KöR Deep Whitening!” Deep within, we are always ready for the excitement holidays and special occasions bring. Let our team turn your anticipation of a brilliant holiday season or a memoable event into a dazzling smile just in time for those heartwarming moments. So, if you’re…
Affect Your Heart?
Since the mid-nineties, scientists have been increasingly observing a strong connection between poor oral health and heart conditions. How might oral health affect the heart? In gingivitis, the milder form of gum disease, infection leads to chronic inflammation—gums are swollen, red, and sometimes bleeding. Bleeding gums indicate the bacteria is active throughout the mouth and…
Angry, Frustrated or Worried About a Snorer in your House?
Do you find yourself sleeping on the couch because of a snorer in your house? While it can be pretty annoying to the bed partner, snoring can also be a sign of life-threatening sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is defined by episodes when breathing stops during sleep. Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to heart attack…
Do you suffer from Tension or Migraine headaches? TMJ pain?
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…
Don’t hide your smile – SHOW IT OFF!
A beautiful smile can make all the difference in the world when it comes to your perceived attractiveness, your attitude, your confidence and even the overall youthfulness of your face. And while enamel (the translucent outer layer of your teeth) is the hardest substance in the human body, teeth are still relatively fragile, especially with…