If imperfections, such as cracked, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth, are whittling away your confidence and preventing you from enjoying yourself, it's time to consider a smile makeover. Dr. Marci Guthrie of James River Family Dentistry offers many cosmetic dentistry options to make your smile the best it can be! What's a Smile Makeover? A [...]
Cavity prevention is a top priority every day at James River Family Dentistry. Watch as our very own Dr. Marci Guthrie and her beautiful daughter, Hannah, made an appearance on Virginia this Morning to discuss how you can prevent cavities this Halloween. Hannah did a fabulous job demonstrating disclosing tablets–an [...]
As the Fall season begins, our patients ask us to remind them to schedule their bi-annual cleaning and exam appointment or their treatment appointment so they may have time to utilize their 2018 insurance benefits or their healthcare flexible spending account. Did you know? Your dental insurance policy allows for a certain dollar amount of [...]
Dr. Marci Guthrie and the James River Family Dentistry believe that using the latest available technology in dental care creates a stress-free, calm and patient centered environment for her patients. In keeping with this spirit of innovation, Dr. Guthrie has multiple options available for patient diagnosis and treatment. The Dexis CariVu Caries Detection Device (or [...]
James River Family Dentistry and Dr. Marci Guthrie are pleased and proud to announce that they have been voted first place in the dentist category in the “Best of Virginia” by Virginia Living Magazine! For the past 7 years, Virginia Living Magazine has polled readers for their favorites, and this year, James River Family Dentistry [...]
One of the first things anyone notices about another person is their smile. A great smile can make you look and feel younger than your years. A great dentist can help you maintain that great smile! No one has found the secret to staying forever young, but with a few simple adjustments in your routine, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
