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 [...]
Invisalign has secured a place in the world of orthodontics by being an innovative, state of the art product that gives adults and teens the option to have hassle free orthodontic treatment. Dental professionals appreciate Invisalign because of it’s cutting edge technology. Patients appreciate it for the ease of use that the technology provides. One [...]
Recently, Dr. Guthrie of James River Family Dentistry had the opportunity to meet the children of The African Children's Choir during a visit to "Good Morning Virginia." The African Children's Choir is a group of incredibly talented children from Uganda, who are travelling the United States as ambassadors for their home country. Dr. Guthrie was [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
