Since childhood, you’ve been told how important it is to brush and floss your teeth, but that’s not the only way to protect them. Sometimes, what you stop doing can have the greatest impact. Here, our expert dentists at Lifetime Dental Care in Woodbridge, Virginia, highlight a few habits you should avoid to have the healthiest smile possible.  1. You’re brushing too hard More vigorous brushing doesn’t necessarily equate to healthier ...
If wishing made it so, kids would come into the world with oral hygiene habits downloaded into their DNA. Alas, it’s up to parents and caregivers to show them the way. Establishing new routines and habits in your family can be daunting, but when you team up with our expert dentists at Lifetime Dental Care in Woodbridge, Virginia, you start off ahead of the curve. Here’s some expert insight on making your house ...
We’ve been in the business a long time, so we’ve seen just about everything come through our office, including patients who walk in dragging their heels. Dental fear is an incredibly real and often oppressive problem that studies say is felt by over a third of the population. But we’re here neither to shame nor condone. Dental fear is real, but it’s also really manageable. In this blog, our team of ...
Getting your wisdom teeth removed almost feels like a rite of passage when you’re a teen or young adult. But those of you who were advised against wisdom tooth removal in your younger days may wonder what your options are later in life. Let’s face it: Wisdom teeth rarely appear without making an entrance, and now you’re experiencing pain and discomfort thanks to those extra molars.  Are you stuck with them? Our ...
