October is National Dental Hygiene Month. All of this month, we will be discussing oral healthcare products based on frequently asked questions from our patients. Different products will be highlighted weekly in videos on our social media pages. You can follow us @leesburgdentistry on Instagram or www.facebook.com/leesburgdentistry on Facebook. In general, if there is an […]
Dental implants are extremely versatile tooth replacement options. These sturdy restorations consist of a titanium, or sometimes ceramic, post that fuses with your jawbone. Once the fusion is complete, a dental crown is attached to the end. Although dental implants are quickly becoming the standard for replacing missing teeth, when are they the right choice […]
Dr. Whitman recently assisted a patient at Leesburg Family & Cosmetic Dentistry who came in for an aesthetic issue he had with his smile. His main complaint was that his right lateral incisor sat back compared to his adjacent teeth, and he was unhappy with the appearance of it. The patient had a large filling […]
Recently, Leesburg Family & Cosmetic Dentistry partnered with the new Loudoun County Animal Shelter, which opened on July 30, 2021 at 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg after two years of construction and four years of design planning. The 21,000 square-foot facility is the first public shelter in the United States to comply with 100% of […]
It’s not easy to make snacks that are both healthy and tasty for your kids. But eating healthy is so important to your child’s overall health, including their dental health. Keeping their teeth healthy and strong requires nutrients that you can sneak into their diet during snack time. Try the following simple snacks that can […]
Whether it’s the colorful packaging or the promise of sugar, candy is often a favorite among children, even if they only have it on special occasions. Although candy and sugar are never beneficial for your child’s teeth, sweets are generally an unavoidable part of raising kids! So which candies are the best and worst for […]
I get many patients interested in professional whitening. Of course, most people want a whiter and brighter smile. Unfortunately, not all patients are ideal candidates for it. So what type patients are eligible? Ideal candidates have healthy teeth. If you have cavities or periodontal (gum) disease, whitening can cause severe sensitivity and further damage your […]
Sensitive teeth aren’t fun for anyone to deal with. Whether you experience a mild pain when drinking hot tea or severe discomfort when eating ice cream, teeth sensitivity can impact your quality of life and prevent you from enjoying your favorite foods and drinks. Sensitive teeth are typically the result of tooth enamel damage. Tooth […]
Dr. Whitman recently assisted a patient who had two chipped front teeth. The patient’s primary complaint was the flatter appearance of these two front teeth due to the chips in relation to the other teeth. The patient shared he had a history of nail biting in the past and had chipped the edges of those […]
Wisdom tooth removal is a common procedure. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity, not coming in until the latter teenage years, and for some, not until the early 20s. Many people have impacted wisdom teeth, meaning the teeth don’t have enough room to comfortably emerge into the mouth, which […]
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