The dentists at G&G Bright Diamonds Family Dentistry have found that for most patients, two visits a year is sufficient. However, some patients will need to visit our dental office in Midlothian, VA more often if there is a high risk for conditions such as periodontal disease. Other high-risk patients include smokers and diabetics.

A routine visit with your quality family dentist in Midlothian, VA includes a professional cleaning, an exam performed by a dentist, and X-rays. During the exam, the dentist will check the surfaces of your teeth, review your X-rays, and check for oral cancer. The dentist will also discuss your health history at this visit, taking note of past dental issues, allergies, medications, chronic conditions, and recent surgeries or illnesses.

A crown can be used in many different situations. According to the CDC, one in five adults aged 20 to 64 years have at least one untreated cavity. If your cavity becomes too large for fillings, it will require a crown to preserve the strength of the tooth. 

A crown can also protect a weak tooth from fracturing. If a tooth has already fractured, a crown can restore the fractured tooth. 

Additionally, crowns are used to protect teeth after root canal treatment and can be used to attach bridges. If a patient is unhappy with the shape or color of a tooth, a crown can also be used to improve the smile or to cover dental implants. To learn more about crowns, call G&G Bright Diamonds Family Dentistry and get started with the dental office Midlothian, VA prefers!

Most people are candidates for implants. However, there are some conditions that won't allow us to place implants. Ultimately, the decision will be up to you, with the guidance of your family dentist in Midlothian, VA. Some conditions like osteoporosis or uncontrolled diabetes can cause delays in healing and lead to implant failure.

The experts at our dental office in Midlothian, VA have found that whitening works well on yellow natural teeth. However, it doesn't work on crowns, veneers, fillings, or bridges. Call G&G Bright Diamonds Family Dentistry today to learn more!

Braces use constant, gentle pressure, which over time moves teeth into their proper positions. Your braces are at work every moment of your orthodontic treatment. The two main components of your braces are: the brackets that are placed on your teeth and the main wire that connects them. 

The bracket is a piece of shaped metal or ceramic that we affix to each tooth. The wire is bent to reflect your “ideal” bite. In other words, it reflects the way we want you to look after treatment. The wire threads through the brackets and, as the wire returns to its original shape, it applies pressure to move your teeth. Picture your tooth resting in your jawbone. With pressure on one side from the wire, the bone on the other side remodels. The tooth moves in that direction, and new bone grows behind.

In order to help fix your bite, elastics may be worn. Elastics (rubber bands) exert the proper force that creates the right amount of pressure to move teeth. In order for this force to remain constant, elastics must be worn as directed and changed every day. For more information on braces, call G&G Bright Diamonds Family Dentistry today and learn what makes us the preferred family dentist in Midlothian, VA!