posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more

posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more

posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more

posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

It seems like the ads are everywhere these days—repair your enamel and reverse tooth decay with a tube of toothpaste! Are these claims too good to be true? Let’s dive Read more

posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more

posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Centreville, Virginia is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more

posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

Today, the doctor and our team at Damita Edwards, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have Read more

posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more

posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Centreville, Virginia, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

With so many toothpastes available in so many price ranges, it can be difficult to be sure you are selecting the right one for your needs. You need a product Read more

posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

Toothpaste no longer comes in simple choices of fluoride and fresh breath. Paste is not even the only option! You can choose gel forms and even some with ribbons of Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read more

posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read more

posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more

posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more