When we think about dental visits, our minds don’t always go to the most pleasant memories. As we age, we may start to think that because we don’t have any oral problems, that means dental visits become less of a priority than when we lived with our parents. Today, your dentist in Danville wants to explain three reasons why you should think otherwise.
Making routine visits part of your self-care will save you money, save time spent in the dental chair, and prevent unnecessary pain later in life.

The Children’s Festival is an annual day celebrating children and their families. It’s a day filled with games, activities, demonstrations, food and more!
Healthcare is a lot different than it used to be… and dentistry is no exception. Even just 35 years ago, white fillings weren’t widely used, the only way to straighten teeth was using traditional braces, and bridges or dentures were the only options for replacing missing teeth. Thankfully, times have changed! Patients with missing teeth now have a modern way to replace them that looks and feels more natural than any other option: dental implants in Danville. But you may have heard that implants won’t work for everyone, so what is the process like and who is the ideal candidate? Keep reading to find out!
Danville Dental Associates looks forward to participating in the City of Danville’s Festival in the Park each year. The festival is held the third weekend in May, in Ballou Park, on Main Street, in Danville, Virginia. It’s three days filled with craft and food vendors, live music performances, demonstrations, and a children’s area with rides and games. That’s where Danville Dental is, too.
Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects some 18 million people across the United States, many of whom do not realize there is a treatable condition behind their exhausting symptoms. Learning about the warning signs of sleep apnea can help to ensure you receive an effective treatment before you end up wasting time to snoring and lost sleep. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms of this all-too-common condition — as well as where to find
On April 28th, Danville Dental Associates reached out to the community to support our area students with a project called “Smile for Schools”. Patients were offered at-home bleaching kits regularly valued at $399, for a $100 donation to be given to the patient’s designated school of choice. These included public or private schools; primary, middle or high schools; and special needs schools in Danville City and Pittsylvania County areas.
April has been designated as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in an attempt to draw attention to a condition that over 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with annually. By raising awareness, dentists across the country are aiming to reverse what has become an alarmingly growing trend of diagnoses. As you continue reading, your dentist in Danville will explain how semi-annual visits and other simple habits serve as major tools in
When you visit your dentist in Danville, do they give you the side eye because you told that same old fib—that you floss every single day. Believe it or not, your dentist can tell when you’re telling a white lie and telling the truth—especially when it comes to flossing.
At Danville Dental we feel that it is important to remind patients that February was National Children’s Dental Health Month, an occasion celebrated by dentists across the country. To give back to the community and help children take the right steps to have better oral health, dentists and staff from Danville Dental Associates have taken the initiative to perform presentations at schools in the Danville community.