Welcome to the Blog at Anthony Martin Dentistry

Our blog is your reliable source for articles on dental health, cosmetic dentistry, veneers, reconstructive treatments, and everyday tips for maintaining a bright smile. Whether you’re curious about what to expect with a new procedure or looking for easy ways to improve oral hygiene, you’ll find helpful, up-to-date content here from our Yorktown office.

How Smoking Affects Your Teeth and Gums

2024-10-09T08:40:48-04:00October 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, General Dentistry|Tags: , , |

Everyone knows that smoking tobacco has long term physical health ramifications.  Doctors have been saying for decades that quitting this bad habit will add years to your life expectancy.  It also has ramifications for oral health as well.  Tobacco contains irritants that inflame the sensitive tissues of your mouth and increase your chances of [...]

Ultrasonic Cleaning — Is it Better Than an Old School Scraping?

2025-02-05T10:43:33-05:00May 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , |

If you recently visited your dentist's office for a check-up and cleaning procedure and your hygienist used an ultrasonic device to clean your teeth, you might wonder if it is better than an old school scraping. Does it really give you cleaner teeth and gums? Is it safe to use? At Anthony Martin Dentistry, [...]

Caring for Sensitive Teeth

2024-10-09T10:21:22-04:00September 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog|

Dental care for sensitive teeth Approximately 40 million adults in the United States experience tooth sensitivity, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. If you find yourself avoiding cold or hot food and beverages because of teeth sensitivity, it may be time to get to the bottom of it! Let’s find out [...]

What Are Dental Bridges and Who Should Get Them?

2024-10-09T10:37:06-04:00July 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Dental Bridges Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. If you are not satisfied with your smile, it may make you feel insecure, but thankfully dental bridges can restore your confidence in no time! Read on to learn more about how dental bridges can fix dental [...]

New Year – New Smile

2025-02-03T10:48:03-05:00January 9th, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , |

As we transition into the new year, you may be thinking of ways to improve your overall health or appearance. Have you been dreaming of a new smile that's significantly improved? Do you have dental work that you have been putting off or teeth that need whitening? Don’t delay, put your best, new smile [...]

Do I Really Need a Dental Crown?

2024-10-10T11:06:30-04:00January 16th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

At your latest dental appointment, you’ve been informed that you need a crown. Since then, you might be asking yourself: "do I really need a crown?". You may even have talked to a few friends and researched online. However you are left with as many questions as when you started, maybe even more. So let's [...]

What to Expect From the Dental Veneers Procedure

2024-10-10T11:14:36-04:00June 4th, 2014|Categories: Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Are you thinking of getting veneers, but still have some reservations? Today we will tell you all about the procedure so you can say goodbye to your anxiety and hello to a new smile!  At Anthony Martin Dentistry, our Yorktown, VA dentist, Dr. Martin loves doing porcelain veneers for our patients. Veneers are custom made [...]

Dr. Martin attends the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting

2026-01-26T09:45:01-05:00April 14th, 2014|Categories: Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Recently, Dr. Martin attended the 102nd Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta, GA. The Hinman is one of the nation’s leading dental meetings and most comprehensive sources of continuing education in dentistry. Dr. Martin is committed to his continuing education in order to provide the highest quality care for his patients. Attending events like the Thomas [...]

New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile

2026-01-26T09:45:02-05:00January 22nd, 2014|Categories: Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry|Tags: , , , , , , |

Want to achieve a healthy smile? As the New Year gets started, you may be considering a variety of ways to improve yourself. Perhaps you are resolving to save money, get a better job or lose weight. Many people set new goals about having a healthier lifestyle. Why not make one of your New [...]

Top 10 Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

2025-02-05T10:44:35-05:00May 3rd, 2012|Categories: Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Porcelain veneers have many benefits to patients. Some chose veneers for purely cosmetic reasons, while others out of necessity. Either way, veneers are truly a superior option to solving a whole range of dental problems. Veneers are thin, custom-made high-quality coverings that are bonded to your teeth. Natural Looking: At Anthony Martin Dentistry we [...]

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