Blog - Dentist In Williamsburg, VA

Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
How A Dental Crown Can Transform Your Smile
posted: Mar. 14, 2022.

This simple restoration might be all you need to restore your oral health. Has Dr. Nancy Schumann in Williamsburg, VA, recently told you that you need a dental crown? If so, Read more
What exactly is a root canal?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read more
Dental X-Ray Safety
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
Is soda really bad for your teeth?
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!” Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately, Read more
What are dental implants?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read more
What is hyperdontia?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Nancy Read more
Creating a Dental Home
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Williamsburg, Virginia Read more
What Happens When You Get A Crown?
posted: Jan. 05, 2022.

You’re curious about dental crowns to correct chipped, stained, or damaged teeth, but you’re not sure what happens when you get one. Dr. Nancy Schumann, in Williamsburg, VA, at Professional Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more