The iTero Digital Scanner is the newest technology available to take real time pictures of a patient's teeth. The pictures can be used to make nightguards, custom sports mouthguards, dental implants and Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Guthrie also explains that the images can be used to recognize patterns of wear on the teeth that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
