Esparza Family Dentistry Blog

Nothing can make you feel more uncomfortable than having bad breath. While everyone suffers from an unpleasant odor after eating a spicy meal or their favorite garlicy dish, others live with a daily battle trying to combat the problem. When it is a frequent, reoccurring issue, it is known as halitosis. It is estimated that roughly 50% of adults will deal with it at some point in their lives. To try to cure the problem, brushing and flossing may not be enough; however, that does not mean that all hope is lost. Instead, your dentist in Virginia Beach can help you take control to stop the odor.
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Everyone loves their gadgets, whether it is a wearable fitness tracker, a smartphone that can do everything and then some, or a cool TV. The bathroom isn’t exempt from our technological love affair. You’re probably always seeing advertisements for the latest and greatest toothbrushes, but are these fancy products worth the price? Will your pearly whites benefit more from an electric toothbrush than a manual one? Your dentist in Virginia Beach is here to help you decide which type of tooth cleaning tool is right for your mouth.

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As the end of the year approaches, you are busy making plans for the holidays with loved ones while preparing for the new year ahead. During your preparations, you may be overlooking something vital—your oral health. With 2017 quickly coming to an end, now is the time to maximize your unused dental benefits. If you do not visit your dentist in Virginia Beach before New Year’s, you are missing out on a valuable savings opportunity.
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Even after you drink a bottle of water, you still feel thirsty. Your stomach is full of water, yet your mouth is still painfully dry. And don’t even mention the bad breath that lingers around because your mouth is lacking saliva. It’s frustrating! If you’re having issues keeping your mouth naturally hydrated you should be concerned. Not only does it affect the quality of your life, but chronic dry mouth can be deteriorating your oral health. Thankfully, your dentist in Virginia Beach at Esparza Family Dental offers a way to help resolve those dental issues as well as some tips to help improve your dry mouth.

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Do you dislike the cosmetic imperfections that spoil your smile? Chips, cracks, stains and odd tooth shape embarrass anyone no matter their age or lifestyle. Dr. Sarah Esparza, your dentist in Virginia Beach, offers porcelain veneers to enhance healthy smiles which just need a little cosmetic help. They could give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of.

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Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? This month, we support the efforts of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Oral Cancer Foundation, to create a conversation about this potentially fatal disease. To increase awareness and help save smiles – and lives – the team at Esparza Family Dentistry, your superior dentist in Virginia Beach, provides the answers to the FAQS you have about this condition. In this post, find out how screenings and preventive care from them can help prevent, treat, and address cancers of the mouth and throat before it’s too late.

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Act immediately on an oral injury or sudden dental pain. Your dentist in Virginia Beach, Dr. Sarah Esparza, urges immediate care. Proper action can spare your oral health.

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