Don’t Fear the Dentist! We’re on Your Team!

Don’t Fear the Dentist! We’re on Your Team!

Here at Affinity Dental Clinic, we understand that our Richmond patients may suffer from dental anxiety and therefore can be extremely reluctant to contact us and book an appointment. Research has identified the Top 3 anxiety-causing reasons about dental visits...
Conquer Bad Breath With These Tips [VIDEO]

Conquer Bad Breath With These Tips [VIDEO]

If you constantly have bad breath and think there’s nothing you can do about it, think again. These helpful tips can assist in keeping bad breath at bay. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be seriously humiliating. You don’t have to live with it forever! Simply...
Kids and Cavities: What Parents Need To Know

Kids and Cavities: What Parents Need To Know

Due to an increase of sugar in their diet through fast food, soda pop and candy, children are now much more susceptible to bacteria which causes cavities or tooth decay and harm their teeth. In fact, the U.S. Center for Disease Control cites a study that says there...
Prevent Cavities by Using Dental Sealants

Prevent Cavities by Using Dental Sealants

Simply brushing your teeth is not an effective solution for preventing tooth decay and erosion. The general dentistry team at Affinity Dental Clinic in Richmond recommends dental sealants, which give teeth solid protection against the bacteria that infiltrates your...

Oral Health Month: Oral Cancer Screening

April
 is 
Oral 
Health
 Month
 and
 to 
celebrate
 – and
 encourage
– great
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 Oral 
Cancer 
Screening 
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Tongue Rings Can Be Fatal: Preventing Infections

Tongue Rings Can Be Fatal: Preventing Infections

No matter how cool and trendy you think tongue rings are, these piercings are dangerous and potentially fatal. Piercing your tongue can result in chipped teeth, recessed gums and nerve damage. What some people don’t know is that getting a piercing in the mouth...