7500 Iron Bar Lane, Suite 201
Gainesville, VA 20155

(Across the street from the Gainesville IHOP)

The Process Involved in a Dental Cleaning Appointment

For a strong and successful oral health, you need to attend your dental cleaning appointments twice a year. So, if you have a dental cleaning coming up, our Awesome Smiles Dental Center team is happy to help you prepare! The process involved in your dental cleaning includes: 1. A warm welcome: As you walk through our office doors, our friendly... read more »

The 3 Benefits of an Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is a scary, serious, and dangerous disease that can take over your smile, affect your entire health, and result in death. Our Awesome Smiles Dental Center dental team is here to help you prevent and identify this disease by offering oral cancer screenings at our office. There are many benefits to the screenings, including: · They are easy:... read more »

The Dangers Presented by Advanced Gum Disease

Gum disease is an infection of the gum tissue primarily caused by a buildup of tartar at the gum line. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. Symptoms include bad breath, and red or inflamed gums that bleed easily during brushing and flossing. In time gingivitis can develop into the more dangerous form of gum disease known as periodontitis.... read more »

Help Your Smile By Doing These 5 Things During Your Pregnancy

As you check off your baby lists, don’t forget to check off your oral health list! It is very important to do everything you can to help your smile during your pregnancy, and I recommend doing the following things so you can maintain strong and successful teeth and gums: Keep up on oral hygiene Oral hygiene is extremely important during... read more »

4 Tips That Will Help Seniors Maintain a Healthy Smile

If you are one who thinks tooth loss is inevitable with age, we’re happy to tell you that is not the case. Tooth loss only occurs when you do not take proper care of your smile, and we are here to tell you exactly how to prevent this dental issue. If you do the following things, you will have a... read more »

How to Maintain the Proper Condition of a Dental Implant

Dental implants are strong and successful restorations that improve the health and appearance of your smile. However, they have the potential to become damaged and worn if you do not take proper care of them. So, it’s very important that you do everything you can to care for your dental implant as much as possible, and you can do so... read more »

What is Dental Plaque?

Dental plaque is the sticky, tooth-colored film that clings to the surfaces of your teeth and makes them feel a bit fuzzy. You can generally see the plaque if you scrape the surfaces of your teeth with your fingernail. The slimy, white stuff on your finger is called plaque, and it is a dangerous substance that can destroy your smile.... read more »

The Awesome Benefits of Dental Implants

I’m always sad to find out that some people believe they’ll simply never be able to enjoy the confidence that comes from having a beautiful smile. But I’m happy to tell them the good news: In most cases, there are treatment options available for restoring smiles! And one of the most effective solutions happens to be implant dentistry. Dental implants... read more »

Flossing Is Important for Gum Health

Chances are you’ve walked out of my office or some other dental office after being told that you’re not flossing enough. You might have even sat in your car and wondered how I can even tell if you’ve run a waxed piece of string between your teeth on a daily basis! Now, my husband, Jay, or my boys might suggest... read more »

The Valuable Benefits of Dental Veneers

Is there anything about your smile that you’d like to change? Do you wish you could cover strains, brighten your smile or close gaps in your teeth? Fortunately, there are several treatments that can address each of these problems, such as dental crowns, teeth-whitening or even caps. But there is another option that can address all of these issues at... read more »