Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
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Pediatric and Orthodontic specialist in Midlothian and Colonial Heights. Our goal is to give patients the confidence that comes with a healthy, straight and radiant smile! Our dual private practice, specializing in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, as well as adult orthodontics, allows us to provide a variety of treatments and services.
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
5y ago
Dear Patients,
We at PDOVA want to let you know that your health and safety is and always will be our highest priority. We wanted to reach out to keep you informed about the measures we have been taking to keep you and your family safe from infectious disease, including the novel coronovirus COVID-19.
What Measures Have We Always Been Taking?
Like all physicians and dentists, we practice “standard precautions”. This means every patient is treated as if they may have an infectious disease. We wear masks, gloves, and eyewear. These precautions keep every patient and team member safe. We ste ..read more
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
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The American Dental Association (ADA) and Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia are joining together to recognize February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. This year’s theme is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile” The ADA and the dental community know that teaching kids 4 steps to dental health while they’re young leads to a lifetime of great oral healthcare.
4 steps to dental health:
Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste Fluoride toothpaste helps remineralize teeth, keeping them strong from the outside so they have less chance t ..read more
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
5y ago
Just hearing the word “braces” can take many of us back to junior high, when most of us had to wear braces or retainers. Despite the common assumption that braces are just for kids and tweens, more and more adults are choosing to pursue orthodontics to correct their smiles. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia doesn’t just see kids; our skilled orthodontists are able to provide several orthodontic options for adults who are ready to have a beautiful healthy smile.
Braces for Adults
Perhaps you never had braces as a kid and you are embarrassed by your crooked teeth. Mayb ..read more
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
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The time is fast approaching when we’ll say goodbye to the year 2018 and welcome 365 brand new days—fresh opportunities for growth, success, and happiness. This year, don’t let anything hold your teen back from achieving their perfect smile.
For many teenagers, crooked or imperfect teeth can have a negative impact on self-confidence. Make a New Year’s resolution to correct their cosmetic dental concerns with braces or Invisalign aligners.
What is Invisalign?
This popular orthodontic treatment is a progressive series of clear aligners that change the position of your teeth through steady pressu ..read more
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
5y ago
Taking care of your teeth is an important part of maintaining your overall health. Brushing twice a day, flossing regularly, and meeting with a dentist every 6 months are some of the steps we need to take to ensure optimal oral health. Most everyone probably acknowledges this. However, how many people know the importance of maintaining their children’s baby teeth? Some people may think it’s not important to brush a toddler’s teeth because they are not permanent. Their baby teeth eventually fall out so why bother keeping up with them, some may wonder. Here are six reasons why it’s important to ..read more
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
5y ago
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Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
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Say goodbye to your baby’s precious gummy smile and hello to those toddler pearly whites. It’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s teeth. The American Dental Association recommends you make an appointment as soon as their first tooth comes through but no later than age 1. Starting early is the best way to give kids a road map towards overall dental health. Early childhood dental intervention is crucial to recognizing potential problems and, more importantly, for teaching children how to care for their teeth and gums for a lifetime.
Early dental checkups help prevent cavities a ..read more
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
5y ago
After you go through all of the time, effort and expense of wearing braces, the last thing that you want is for your teeth to shift once your braces come off. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia wants to avoid this as well. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to prevent your teeth from shifting after your braces come off.
Wear Your Retainer Regularly
The easiest way to stop your teeth from shifting after you get your braces off is to wear your retainer. As soon as your braces come off, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth and have retainers custom made for you ..read more
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia Blog
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Thumb sucking is normal behavior for infants, but sometimes it continues through into childhood. Thumb sucking becomes a problem if it continues after teething and especially after permanent teeth start to come through. Most children stop sucking at some point between two and four years. If your four-year-old is still sucking or if you think your child has problems with their primary (milk) teeth, then you may want to take steps to discourage thumb sucking.
The consequences of prolonged thumb sucking can include misalignment of permanent teeth and skeletal changes to the jaw, often resulting i ..read more
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5y ago
When kids and parents think of October, they think of Halloween, bags full of candy, jack o’ lanterns, and pumpkin spice lattes! Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia thinks of beautiful smiles when they think of October! October brings National Orthodontic Health Month, a time to focus on and celebrate great oral care and the work that goes into creating amazing, healthy smiles.
More than 1.2 million adults and 3 million kids and teens wear braces at any given time. That’s a lot of orthodontic treatment and a great reason to acknowledge the role orthodontic health plays ..read more