“Great Dental Advice to Keep Your Pearly Whites Healthy” Periodontal disease, or infection of the gums, is a “silent” disease that should be monitored by your dentist every three months once diagnosed, Dr. Marci Guthrie emphasized during her June 9, 2017 appearance on “Virginia This Morning,” televised on Channel 6. “Many people [...]
Dentistry is forever changing and Dr. Guthrie loves to keep up with the times to bring the very best for her patients. Enjoy her segment below sharing some of her favorite toys that bring improved patient comfort, education and communication. With the most advanced technology available and a patient centered focus, Dr. [...]
IF YOU WANTED TO STRAIGHTEN your teeth back in the day, you really only had one option–traditional metal braces. Nowadays, our patients have a variety of different options when it comes to how they would like to have their teeth straightened and what is most convenient for them. At our office, we offer Invisalign®! Invisalign [...]
Baby teeth are important. They serve many functions, including the ability to speak, chew, smile, and hold the space for the permanent teeth growing beneath them. Dental hygiene should begin right away with the first dental visit by age 1. Proper home care for the baby teeth sets the stage for their [...]
CDC REPORTS THAT 1 in 5 children (between ages 5 and 11) in the US have untreated tooth decay. Not only should tooth decay be treated in regular dental appointments, it should be prevented! Tooth decay is 100 percent preventable with effective personal care and regular dental cleanings. In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, we’re spreading the word [...]
SOMETIMES, WE’RE GUILTY OF ASSUMING TOO MUCH, RIGHT? We recently realized that we’ve probably wrongly assumed that ALL of you—our valued patients—know Katie as well as we do! That’s probably not the case. So, we asked Katie a few questions to help you get to know her a little better. Those questions are found below—along [...]
To recap the 6 Dental New Year’s Resolutions: Tweak Your Technique—Try flossing first, before your 2-minute brushing in the morning at night. Treat yourself to a Sonicare with a 2-minute timer and check yourself! Healthy gums don’t bleed. Rethink Your Drink— There are loads of sugar in most drinks and frequency is [...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of our wonderful patients, fans, and friends! Here at James River Family Dentistry, we are excited for the new year and wanted to take a moment to share our new year’s resolutions with you. Also, we’d love to hear YOUR goals too! Here Are Some Of OUR Resolutions: Dr. Guthrie: [...]
WANT TO KNOW what our patients have been asking us? Here are the top five frequently asked questions we get at our practice! #1: “How often do I actually need to visit the dentist?” For most people, twice a year. Even if you do have perfect oral hygiene, plaque and tartar buildup are inevitable. With [...]
We hope you all are as excited about Halloween as we are! As a Dentist and a Mother, it is a challenging holiday for me. While I love to dress up and participate every year, it doesn’t change the fact that tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. Our goal is PREVENTION. [...]
