Hi, I’m Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha, an experienced general and cosmetic dentist serving the greater Newport News area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Newport News area dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening because cosmetic dentistry procedures…
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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…
Port Warwick Dental Arts Tooth Tips For Traveling
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
If you live in the Hampton area and are planning to take a vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you coordinate your dental care with your travel schedule. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your Hampton area dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking…
The Popularity of Cosmetic Dentistry In Newport News
Have you noticed endless pictures coming out of Hollywood featuring celebrities with perfect smiles, even photos of actors and actresses who didn’t have the best teeth early in their careers? Can ordinary people obtain a celebrity-caliber smile? Absolutely! In recent years there has been a significant increase in the accessibility of state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry in…
Do You Love Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
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…
Stay Out Of The Newport News Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
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…