Westhampton Dentistry Blog
Dental Bridges In 23226 Bridge The Gap In Your Smile
February 9, 2017
Toward the end of last year, you started a great new job in Richmond. Now that your dental benefits have kicked in, you’re finally ready to address your missing teeth in the back of your mouth. You’re not sure what treatment would be best for you. When you work with the team at Westhampton Family Smile, they suggest dental bridges as the optimal solution. In this article, they explain all about this common tooth replacement method.
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Restore Your Smile And Your Health With Dental Implants In 23226
January 6, 2017
You love being a grandma – now that you’re retired, there’s nothing you cherish more than spending time with your grandchildren at Maymont. You explore the gardens together and enjoy soaking up the sun – you want to take a picture together to capture a memory, but your smile leaves you lacking confidence and not wanting to be a part of the photograph. You’ve been considering dental implants in 23226 to correct the two missing teeth you have, but aren’t sure what dental practice can give you expert treatment and make sure you’re comfortable while you upgrade your grin. Luckily for you, the team at Westhampton Dental is your choice for an exceptional dental experience while providing quality, permanent implants.
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Learn about Invisalign Clear Aligners in Richmond
December 23, 2016
You have always wanted a straight, attractive smile, but the years have gone on. You are not a child any more. Can an older teen or adult achieve that smile goal without the embarrassment and inconvenience of metal braces? It’s possible with Invisalign clear aligners from Westhampton Dentistry and Dr. William Way. Invisible, fast and easy treatment with Invisalign in Richmond fixes many alignment problems that affect health, appearance and self-confidence. Just because you are all grown-up, you do not have to live with less than perfect teeth.
Why You Should Get Dental Bridges in Westhampton
November 10, 2016
You’re casually walking around the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, soaking in all of the masterworks. Some of them are over a 100 years old, but the paint and marble looks like they just had hands on them yesterday. You look deeply into a portrait of some royal woman smiling, and your eyes are immediately drawn to her teeth. The artist was either very kind or she must have been born with a perfect smile. You wish your smile would look that good if someone painted it, but you have large gaps because of missing teeth. You decide right there that you want to get them fixed, but what is the next step? Dr. William W. Way wants to tell you why getting dental bridges in Westhampton is clearly your best option. (more…)
Consistency is The Key to Good Oral Hygiene in Richmond
October 20, 2016
There’s never been a more important time to focus on taking care of your oral health. With periodontal disease being linked with other health concerns in the body, we now understand that in order to achieve optimum health and well being, you have to maintain your oral health. As with most things, at Westhampton Dentistry we’ve found that consistency is the key to good oral hygiene in Richmond, and Dr. William Way is here to discuss what you can do to maintain your oral health and in turn your overall health.
Get Your Oral Cancer Screening in Richmond
September 11, 2016
What’s the big deal about oral cancer? Dentist in Richmond, Dr. William W. Way, routinely screens for this deadly disease because it affects thousands of American adults each year. Patients must understand symptoms and risks and get early treatment if cancer is diagnosed.
Getting a Dental Implant in Richmond: What You Need to Know
August 12, 2016
Living with a missing tooth greatly affects the quality of your daily life. You may struggle to eat the foods you would normally enjoy, or feel self-conscious about talking and smiling in front of others. A missing tooth also has a negative impact on your oral health. Without a replacement, your remaining teeth may shift and your jawbone will resorb, or deteriorate. A dental implant may be the solution you’re looking for, and here’s everything you need to know about getting a dental implant in Richmond.
Improve your smile with Richmond porcelain veneers
May 30, 2016
In 2 visits to Westhampton Dentistry, your imperfect smile can improve dramatically. Cover discolorations, uneven surfaces and hairline cracks with Richmond porcelain veneers. Crafted from fine, dental porcelain, these thin ceramic shells change the configuration and size of teeth and also improve their color, strength and alignment. (more…)
Clear advantages of Richmond Invisalign over braces
April 27, 2016
As an adult, your smile is important to how you look and feel about yourself, too. You want the confidence to smile, laugh and speak in public, but longstanding orthodontic problems make you cover your mouth. Metal braces seem ugly, and treatment, time-consuming. However, you do have a great alternative in Richmond clear braces from Invisalign. (more…)
Richmond Dentist Dr. Way Screens for Oral Cancer
March 25, 2016
By definition, a cancer screening is meant to detect cancer before symptoms appear. At Westhampton Dentistry, Richmond dentist Dr. Way performs an oral cancer screening at each and every dental checkup. Why? Because early detection means a far greater chance of survival and that’s no exaggeration. Every year, slightly fewer than 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer, and only about 50 percent of those people will survive beyond five years. Found early, however, oral cancer is highly treatable and often curable.