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Address: 6224 Portsmouth Blvd Suite 200, Portsmouth, VA, 23701-1351, US
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Keep Your New Smile After Orthodontics with a Retainer
posted: Jun. 08, 2022.

After months of wearing braces, the big day has arrived — they’re finally off! Your teeth have been realigned and your smile is dazzling. You’re finished with orthodontic treatment, right?Not Read more
What You Can Learn From Mayim Bialik About Children's Dental Care
posted: May 29, 2022.

After nine seasons as neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is back to the “career” she had before the series: stay-at-home mom. Read more
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: May 19, 2022.

Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively you Read more
Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: May 10, 2022.

So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more
Here's What To Do for Sports-related Mouth Injuries
posted: May 09, 2022.

Children love to be active, and need to be to grow up healthy. But participating in sports and similar physical activities does harbor a risk for injury—especially involving the mouth.Many Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.

If your child begins complaining of tooth pain without an accompanying fever or facial swelling, it’s likely not an emergency. Still, you should have us check it—and the sooner the Read more
What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just Read more
Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

At Childrens Dental World, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a Read more
Take These Steps to Better Your Chances of Beating Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 09, 2022.

During the time it might take you to eat a meal, meet someone for coffee or watch your favorite television show, someone in the U.S. will die from oral cancer. Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.

Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in other Read more
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to Read more
Is it possible to over brush?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Our team at Childrens Dental World will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as Read more