It happened so fast. Everything was fine. Your daughter was racing to get to the ball, but so was one of her teammates. They didn’t see each other until it was too late, and now they are both lying on the ground. Your daughter is holding her hands over her mouth. You rush to her side as fast as you can. One of her teeth is lying on the ground next to her. She is bleeding a bit, and ...
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More than 90 percent of American adults will have at least one cavity during their lives … but that doesn’t mean than anyone has to know if you do. At Biggers Family Dentistry, we offer tooth-colored dental fillings. Dr. Hood Biggers discusses this fix for tooth decay in the video below. If you would like to take care of a cavity and save your smile at the same time, call (804) 621-2199 ...
Read MoreYou can’t remember the last time you woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You feel sluggish throughout the day, and you rely on caffeine more than you would like to keep from falling asleep at work. Plus, you are getting tired of listening to your significant other complain about your snoring …. You might have sleep apnea, and it could be affecting you in ways that you don’t ...
Read MoreFor the sake of your oral health — and your overall health — you should do everything that you can to keep your teeth for life. If you do develop a problem that puts a tooth at risk, you can still save it … with a root canal. If that makes you nervous, that’s understandable. Root canals don’t have the best reputation, although it’s a reputation they don’t deserve. In modern ...
Read MoreGeorge has had some issues with his teeth. When it was time to start replacing some of them, he trusted Dr. Hood Biggers to place dental implants for him. George was one of the first patients to receive this procedure at our dentist office in Midlothian, VA. Since then, he’s replaced even more teeth, and he is happy with the results … and with his smile. If you need to replace one tooth ...
Read MoreYou may have heard about dental implants, but you may not know what they are. You may know what they are, but you may not understand how they make your teeth replacements better. In today’s post, we will be discussing how implants can help you do more than just give you a pretty smile again. Implants can give you a healthy smile for the rest of your life. Implants are an integral part of ...
Read MoreIf you are considering cosmetic dentistry, then you should make time to learn about dental veneers. Veneers can help with a variety of issues from discolored teeth to misshapen teeth to crooked teeth. Dr. Hood Biggers discusses veneers in the video below. To find out what they could do for your smile, set up a consultation at our office in Midlothian, VA. You can contact us online or you ...
Read MoreThe average American adult is missing three teeth, according to data from the National Institutes of Health. That’s a good reason for you to learn how dental bridges can restore your smile (and more). If you or someone you love already has some extra space between their teeth, then you may want to call (804) 621-2199 or contact us online. At Biggers Family Dentistry in Midlothian, VA, we can ...
Read MoreIf you are a parent, you may have started counting down the days already. The first day of the new school year is about a month away, and you have some things you know you need to do: Get new clothes for your kids. ✓ Get school supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.) ✓ Get new backpacks. ✓ Get dental cleanings and exams. If you haven’t added that last item to the list, we ...
Read MoreIf you had a condition that increased your risk of heart attacks, strokes, and car accidents, would you want to know? When left untreated, sleep apnea does all of those things. In spite of this, the American Sleep Apnea Association has reported that only about half of the estimated 20 million Americans with this condition are aware that they have it. If you do think you may have sleep ...
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