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Nov 27

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes pauses in breathing or shallow breathing while asleep. These pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes and may happen many times during the night. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, where the airway gets partially or fully blocked. It is essential to recognize […]

Nov 15

Bruxism can harm your oral health in various ways. This can range from minor complications like tooth wear to more significant issues with the jaw muscles and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Grinding your teeth every now and then may not be serious but doing it often or very hard can cause severe damage. Bruxism can […]

Oct 30

Preventive care is very important for good oral health. It includes daily habits like brushing and flossing and regular visits to the dentist. These visits are key to keeping your smile bright and checking your overall health. Dentists are skilled in finding and solving many dental problems. Some of these problems might not have apparent […]

Oct 15

Preventative dentistry is all about taking action to keep your child’s smile safe before any problems start. When you set up a strong base of preventative care, you can lower the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues. This approach not only protects your child’s oral health but also helps them build good […]

Oct 27

Are you looking for a permanent solution for your missing teeth? If so, you have come to the right place. Dental implants from Goochland Dentistry are the next best thing to your natural teeth. These teeth replacements are surgically inserted in the jawbone, offering a permanent, solid, and life-looking solution to tooth loss, regardless of […]

Oct 27

Whitening the teeth is a fast way to boost brilliance and beauty. However, patients considering our professional whitening treatments at Goochland Dentistry in place of drugstore options often have many questions about what they can expect before, during, or even after their whitening treatments. Some of these questions include: These are all valid questions and […]

Oct 06

Goochland Dentistry uses the Invisalign system to straighten teeth comfortably and conveniently. Many patients love Invisalign for its discreteness. Furthermore, the aligners are detachable, allowing you to remove them when eating or cleaning your teeth.  While Invisalign aligners have numerous benefits, many patients are concerned about whether the treatment affects speech. Our Invisalign-Certified dentist, Dr. […]

Oct 06

Keeping your teeth healthy involves more than brushing and flossing. If you or your loved one has certain genetic disorders or “hard-to-reach” spots in the mouth, it can be difficult to ward off cavities despite your optimal oral hygiene. In such cases, you need dental sealants to keep your cavity-prone teeth decay-free. Dental sealants are […]

Sep 12

Overcrowded or overlapping teeth aren’t just about your appearance — a misaligned smile makes it challenging to clean your teeth, putting you at risk of cavities and gum disease. And not only that. An uneven bite can affect your eating and speaking ability and result in health complications like bruxism and TMJ disorder. The good […]