You’ve probably heard the saying, “Smile and the whole world smiles with you.” It’s true—when you smile, people smile back. However, some people are reluctant to share their smile because of the condition of their teeth. If this is you, then make 2017 the year that you improve your smile and change your life. Your Virginia Beach cosmetic dentist offers a number of treatments to enhance the appearance of your smile and at the same time renew your self-confidence.
Your smile is one of your most important personal assets. Not only do your personal appearance and self-confidence depend on it, but your oral and systemic health do, too. Preventive dentistry aims to keep your teeth and gums strong for a lifetime and to spare you the expense and discomfort of extensive dental work. That’s why dentists in Virginia Beach, Drs. Santos and Folck, show patients what can harm their teeth so smiles last.
Your entire week was spent indoors, so today you’ve decided to hit the boardwalk and let the warm sun and open air relax you. The sound of the ocean is always soothing, plus there is always good people watching. It’s interesting to get to peer into people’s lives for a few seconds and then move on. Your mind keeps noticing people’s teeth, however. They are all laughing and smiling so carefree. You wish you could be that confident, but your smile has a number of things you think are wrong with it. Drs. Santos and Folck want you to know how porcelain veneers in Virginia Beach can help people just like you. (more…)
There’s never been a more important time to take charge of your oral health than now. Because periodontal disease has been linked with many other health concerns such as cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, regular dental hygiene visits have become more important than ever. Dentists and physicians alike understand that by maintaining your oral health, you’re also ensuring your overall health and well being. Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck are your premiere dentists in Virginia Beach and they discuss the importance of regular hygiene visits.
Living with one or more missing tooth affects more than just your confidence. Your diet and nutrition may also be impacted because you can’t properly chew and eat the foods you would normally enjoy. Your oral health is also at risk. Without a tooth replacement, your bone will start to lose density, or deteriorate, and your remaining teeth will begin to shift into the open space. Dental implants may be the right solution for you, and your team at Smile By Design can help! Here are the benefits of dental implants in Virginia Beach.
As parents, we want to see our children have a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime. In order to increase the odds that your child takes their oral health seriously throughout their life, you need to start teaching them oral hygiene habits while they are young. As your children’s dentist in Virginia Beach, we are here to help you educate your children about the importance of oral health. We will work with you and your children to promote a lifelong priority of taking care of their teeth with a positive relationship with their dentist.
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Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to invest in your health and in yourself and get dentures. Missing multiple teeth is challenging and it can take its toll not only on your nutrition and health, but also on your self-esteem. You’ll gradually learn to chew and enjoy the foods you love again, and you’ll appreciate how your confidence is restored immediately. Choosing dentures is a big decision, but it’s one that you will be glad you made! Now that you have your new dentures, how should you take care of them? Here are some tips on caring for dentures in Virginia Beach.
Did you know that one of the first features someone notices when they meet you is your smile? What does your smile say about you? Are there things you’d like to improve, could it be straighter? When you have crooked teeth, it’s always on your mind, and it may prevent you from talking and smiling freely when you meet new people. You may have considered straightening your teeth, but who wants to speak at the next business meeting with a mouth full of metal brackets? The good news is that now you can straighten your teeth discreetly with Invisalign in Virginia Beach.
Gum disease therapy in Virginia Beach helps patients retain their natural teeth and experience less tenderness, bleeding, bad breath, gum and bone recession and infection common to plaque accumulation beneath the gums. While Stephanie L. Santos DDS and Vinita John Folck DDS, Virginia Beach dentists at Smile by Design, advocate disciplined dental hygiene at home and in the dental chair, they understand some people are more prone to periodontitis than others.
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However it happens, losing teeth is always a traumatizing experience. Gaps in your smile negatively affect more than your confidence — they can also interfere with the way you speak, eat and chew. The key to avoiding tooth loss is knowing why it happens, and what you can do to stop it. Keep reading to learn about the top four causes of tooth loss from the Virginia Beach dentist you trust at Smile By Design.
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