Dr Lisa Marie Samaha and Nancy Heath, RDH You’re a Dentist. What in the world are you suggesting? That might sound like the craziest thing you have ever heard a cosmetic dentist and hygienist tell you. But you read it right. The sugar, xylitol, is poised to replace fluoride as the greatest (and safest)…
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Don’t Count On Willpower

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Samaha would like to share this guest entry written by Dr. June Darling for our January 2012 Newsletter. You can find more of her work here: http://drjunedarling.blogspot.com/. We can wipe the slate clean. It’s January, a time of new beginnings. You’ll hear people telling you to set goals. Yes, goals are good for…
Just Six Months To A Beautifully Straight Smile

Recently, we have seen an increase in the number of cosmetic dental patients asking how they can get a straighter smile – discreetly, effectively, and quickly. It is at times like these that we are happy that we offer Six Month Smiles®. When a patient asks us about Six Month Smiles®, we begin a careful…
The Gentle Dental Laser – Comfortable, Quick-Healing Treatments In Hampton

With the rapid advancements in dental technology, we are able to treat many conditions more conservatively and more gently. As you may know, at Port Warwick Dental Arts, we are constantly researching scientifically-proven opportunities for enhancing and even improving our patient care. We invest heavily in technology and the education required to master that technology.…
What Your Smile Says About Your Health In Newport News

I’m sure you’ve heard your dentist reminding you to brush and floss daily to prevent cavities and gum disease. You may have even had some cosmetic or restorative dentistry done to improve the appearance of your smile. However, did you realize that good oral health and hygiene is not only beneficial to your mouth, but…
Rapid Restorations in Newport News!

As many of you know, we have been using computer imaging to create beautiful, strong porcelain crowns in our Newport News office for over a decade. But just in case you didn’t know, the Cerec 3™ computer restoration system allows us to restore strength and beauty to smiles by creating exceptionally accurate and natural-looking restorations…
Marvelous Mint, More than a Breath Freshener

You probably associate mint with toothpaste or breath freshener, but it has been used as an herbal remedy and a spa soother in face packs, foot rubs, and bath soaks. Both peppermint and spearmint are very popular, especially for cooking, and if you’re not a gardener, you can easily find commercially dried leaves. 7 Mint…