Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

It can be difficult to maintain excellent oral health and a smile that you love if you have suffered extensive tooth loss following disease or trauma. We are pleased to provide partial and full dentures to help you have a beautiful smile following moderate or severe tooth loss. We are happy to help you arrange a visit with Dr. Michael... read more »

If you want a stunning and attractive smile, then you should consider cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that specializes in treating tooth and oral tissue imperfections to improve the appearance of your smile. To tell you more about cosmetic dentistry in Abingdon, Virginia, our dentist, Dr. Michael Doty, would like to share these facts with you:... read more »

The development of a visible cavity that can be seen in your smile every time you open your mouth may call for the placement of a composite dental filling. In addition to affecting the cosmetic appearance of the tooth that has a cavity, untreated tooth decay can affect more and more of the tooth until the total structure is lost.... read more »

  If you're unhappy with the way a tooth looks, or wish you drastically improve the protection it receives, consider a tooth prosthetic restoration in the form of a dental crown. Dental crowns are durable caps that go over the top of teeth to add protection for the tooth and prevent future damage from arising. Furthermore, dental crowns are customizable... read more »