Who doesn’t love to indulge in a nice glass of cabernet, pasta with homemade tomato sauce, or daily coffee? While these foods and drinks may be enjoyable, they can cause serious discoloration of your teeth, leaving behind a dingy and dull smile. Other habits such as smoking or chewing tobacco can also produce yellow or […]
In the last hundred years, we have seen tremendous growth in medicine thanks to various types of implants. Today, different biological structures are replaced with man-made stents, joints, and other implants. Dentistry has been forever altered, in the most advantageous way, thanks to the development of dental implants for tooth replacement. Understanding the technology behind […]
At Virginia Biological Dentistry, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide beautiful, long-lasting tooth restoration options for patients in the Glen Allen area. Our state-of-the-art dental facility has the latest proven technology and our team continually undergoes education to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. When patients are faced with tooth loss […]
There are many factors that can contribute to adult tooth loss, two of the most common being trauma or disease. Regardless of the reason behind tooth loss, it can have dramatic effects on self-esteem, appearance, and health. At Virginia Biological Dentistry, we are committed to oral health and helping to restore it for our patients […]
Tooth loss is a real problem. Many people aged 35 and older are missing at least one permanent tooth. It’s easy to think the primary benefit of tooth replacement is aesthetic, but our teeth are important to far more than a pretty smile. The loss of a single permanent tooth leaves a gap that surrounding […]
Are you missing teeth? Do you find this keeps you from professional and social situations? Missing teeth can have a dramatic impact on a person’s self-esteem. Embarrassment and self-consciousness may cause people to withdraw and avoid interactions with others. Missing teeth can result from disease, trauma, or extraction. Regardless of the reason, the excess space […]
One of the basic principles of artistic architectural design is, “form follows function.” The same could be said of artistic smile design. The healthiest teeth are also the most beautiful. When you choose Virginia Biological Dentistry, you will never have to compromise between oral health and appearance. Our carefully crafted restorations are designed for optimal […]
If a missing tooth has ruined your smile, we have solutions. A missing tooth can affect the health as well as the appearance of your smile and may cause you to feel embarrassed when smiling or laughing. Bridges from Glen Allen Family Dental are a popular restorative procedure to replace missing teeth. Reasons patients may […]
Restorations for missing teeth are vital for maintaining oral health. Regardless of the reason for tooth loss (gum disease, decay, and trauma being among the most common), replacing them is important to keep remaining teeth from shifting out of proper position. Missing teeth can also indirectly increase the risk of gum disease as teeth move […]
What are dental bridges? Appropriately named, dental bridges span gaps that result from lost teeth. Tooth loss may occur due to decay, injury or trauma, gum disease, and extraction. When a tooth is lost or removed, nearby teeth lose a stable foundation, and may shift or twist. Beyond the obvious benefit of restoring the beautiful […]
Dr. Olivia Hart and the team at Virginia Biological Dentistry assist patients in and around the Fredericksburg community with a wide range of treatments intended to improve both dental health and appearance. Dental crowns offer one way for patients to protect and restore weakened natural teeth, while maintaining the beauty of their smiles. Dental crowns […]
Dental crowns are cap-like restorations that cover a damaged or weakened natural tooth. They also cover dental implants for tooth replacement, or may be fused with false teeth to create dental bridges. Virginia Biological Dentistry patients in the Charlottesville area who are introduced to crowns by Dr. Olivia Hart may wonder about the construction of […]