Dr. Marci Guthrie brings her knowledge and expertise to "Good Morning Virginia" with a discussion of acid damage and enamel wear on teeth. While it is impossible to avoid exposure to the damaging effects of these things, Dr. Guthrie shares ways to minimize the damage and to keep your smile healthy. James River Family [...]
Did you know that almost 19% of children ages 5-19 years have untreated cavities? That equals 1 in 4 children who have untreated dental decay, which is now considered the most common chronic illness among school aged children. The pain of untreated cavities can cause children to miss school or not be able to focus [...]
When Dr. Marci Guthrie decided to pursue her dream of becoming a high quality dental provider, she also made the decision to never stop pursuing her education. Continuing education and training is a priority for James River Family Dentistry and for herself. Dr. Guthrie strives to keep her training relevant to the changing technology in [...]
Dr. Guthrie joins the morning show to share the best candy to give your children during and after Halloween. Choosing the right candy will let you and your children enjoy the Halloween spirit without harming your teeth and overall oral health. Dr. Guthrie also reminds us [...]
The components of the human mouth are among the most durable in the human body. The tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the human body. And as for teeth, sometimes they are mistaken for bones. The calcified tissue known as dentine that makes up human teeth is actually stronger than bones. Pulp makes [...]
Dr. Marci Guthrie joins Channel 6, Virginia This Morning on the topic of dental emergencies. Check out this segment on how to prevent, identify, and treat dental emergencies. If you have a dental emergency or are looking for a dentist in the Richmond, VA area, call James River Family Dentistry to meet [...]
Kids love candy. Chocolate, chewy, crunchy, sweet and sour, most kids (and adults) have a hard time picking a favorite. October brings Halloween, and bags full of treats to tempt the entire family. Many parents believe that sour candies are less damaging to children’s teeth because they don’t taste sweet. In fact, sour [...]
Describe your injury/condition and how it affected your life. How many times have you heard don’t run at the pool? Yeah. Don’t run at the pool. On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, I fell at the perfect angle on concrete to break my two front teeth. And I was horrified. I’ve never had [...]
Richmond, Va. – July 6, 2017 – Esteemed local dentist Dr. Marci S. Guthrie of James River Family Dentistry has been awarded the prestigious title of New Fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy. This accomplishment is awarded to nominees who are truly outstanding and epitomize excellence in the dental community. Fellowship is by invitation only [...]
by her mother Once upon a time there was a mommy with a little girl. This daughter was very difficult in her teenage years and was not a good listener; she definitely had a head of her own. This child was very athletic and loved playing softball throughout high school. Upon graduation, she began playing [...]
