Wasn’t Today Just Supposed to Be a Cleaning?! There’s a certain type of anxiety every patient experiences when going to the dentist. No, I’m not talking about the discomfort associated with dental treatment, the sound of the drill, or even the sting of the local anesthesia. I’m talking about the anxiety and disappointment of [...]
Hey Everybody! It’s a very exciting time at Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville. Summer is in full swing which means that we’ve been super busy seeing kiddos while they are on their school break. The weather has been mild, making for an all-around amazing time of year here in central Virginia. But the real reason [...]
I recently got a request to write a blog about finances! My head almost immediately started to spin. Not personal finances, although that topic might have been an easier sell, but instead a blog about insurance, deductibles, and financing dental work. I know, right? Before you run for the hills and scroll onto the [...]
I had a break in my schedule recently and sat down at my desk unsure of where to begin on my ever-growing to-do list. I checked my email to see if there was anything pressing or urgent to attend to, but mostly it was a form of procrastination. I was just looking for a [...]
Take Control Of Your Family’s Health!Helping your kids to eat healthily can be tough, but it’s worth it. Luckily, there are plenty of nutritious snacks that taste great, too!In today’s post, we’ll share our tips for helping your kids (and yourself!) to choose healthy, nutritious snacks and treats. We’ll also discuss how the germs in [...]
Hi Everybody! I’m posting a shorter blog than usual just to keep you all in the know about a few upcoming events in the Charlottesville area that we are proud to be involved with. One of our fundamental values at Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville is to be involved in the community in a meaningful [...]
Many parents are naturally concerned about the amount of risk they are assuming when choosing to have their child put to sleep for dental work. Parents often think that general anesthesia is an excessive treatment solution for a simple problem like cavities.The public is generally apprehensive about the very idea of being put to sleep [...]
If you’ve been clicking around on our website or have been referred to our practice, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve noticed or heard that Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville offers sedation dentistry. So-- what is that and what does it mean? Today we’ll answer those and many other common questions about sedation and [...]
At Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville, one of our core beliefs is that dental appointments should be a pleasant experience for kids. We want children to grow up with a healthy relationship to the dentist so that they don’t dread going to see the dentist as adults. We focus on creating a comfortable environment in [...]
This is an article that we wrote and posted in 2015 on our Facebook Page, but since it is still applicable, we decided to update it and add it to our blog this year. If you read it then, thank you! If not, keep reading, it was a fun one to put together. We [...]
