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…
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So You’ve Tried Whitening Before…
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Deep within, we are always ready for the excitement that holidays and special occasions bring. Let our team turn your anticipation of a brilliant holiday season or a memorable event into a dazzling smile just in time for those heartwarming moments. So, if you’re too embarrassed to smile, have dark-stained teeth, or just simply want…
Dentures vs. Implants
Categories: Dental Implants, Fountain of Youth™
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,…
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes— Not a “Sweet” Combination!
Categories: Dental Health
Eating too much sugary food is bad for your teeth and your body, especially for people who have diabetes. Combining diabetes and periodontal disease is double trouble. Both must be properly managed for good overall health. What is diabetes, what is periodontal disease—and what do they have to do with one another? Diabetes is a…
Is a Dental Visit Really Critical to Your Health?
Categories: Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal (gum) disease is a common and challenging bacterial infection that affects the gums and the bone supporting the teeth. It can also contribute to strikingly dangerous conditions in the rest of the body. And sadly, periodontal disease can have serious consequences even before we have any idea our mouth has been invaded by its…
Put Your Fear to Rest with Fountain of Youth™
Categories: After Fountain of Youth™
Are you unhappy the way you look in your dentures? Do they move or make a clicking sound while you are eating or speaking? Maybe it’s time to consider The Denture Fountain of Youth®. When Port Warwick Dental Arts creates The Denture Fountain of Youth® for you, you will look years younger, much like you…
Are Six Month Smile™ Braces for You?
Categories: Six Month Smiles
Have you ever wanted a straight, beautiful smile but were concerned about some of the issues associated with traditional metal braces? Traditional metal braces can be painful, unattractive and seem to take a long time to give you the smile you want. For many years, traditional braces were all that was offered. Now, there is a new…
It’s Never Too Late to Get That Renewing Night’s Sleep
Categories: Sleep Apnea
Feel tired all the time? If you get a full night’s sleep and still feel tired, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Read about one of our patients who got help for her snoring and sleep apnea. “I always thought I was a sound sleeper, until my daughter was visiting me and told me…
No More Receding Gums, No More Gum Grafting: Restore Through a Tiny Pinhole!
Categories: Pinhole Surgical Technique™
If you have sensitive teeth, most likely you have receding gums, and/or periodontal disease. According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, (Feb 2003) 88 percent of people in the United States above age 64 have one or more teeth with receding gums. 50 percent of people 18-64 years old have gum tissue recession.…
Smile Confidently
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Port Warwick Dental Arts in Newport News, Virginia, we offer many cosmetic dental procedures to help create the smile you deserve. For example, professional teeth whitening can help your smile sparkle by removing stains and discolorations and custom porcelain veneers can hide gaps and misshapen teeth. “My experience with Dr. Samaha and her staff…