Posts Categorized: General Dentistry

You can’t schedule a toothache. When it happens, it happens. And it hurts. Sometimes, toothaches occur at a convenient time, when you can just call my Glen Allen dental office and we can take care of you. Other times, toothaches can happen at night or on weekends when our Glen Allen dental office isn’t open…. Read more »

Are you a chronic teeth grinder? Not really sure if you are or not? It’s not surprising: of the roughly 30 million people teeth grinders out there, very few realize that they grind. A common reason could be that teeth grinding or clenching is often done either while sleeping or subconsciously throughout the day. And… Read more »

We all know that sugary drinks like soda aren’t the best for your smile. And in an attempt to avoid the sugar, calories, and caffeine in regular sodas, we often turn to diet soda to quench our thirst. However, at my Glen Allen dental office, we want you to understand that even these sugar-free drinks… Read more »

Cancer is a scary word and a diagnosis none of us want to hear. But if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, seeing your dentist in Glen Allen before starting chemotherapy is a crucial step toward a successful treatment. While chemotherapy helps treat cancer, it also causes several side effects to… Read more »

  Pregnancy is such a joyous time in life. Your family is growing, you’re going to be parents, and you’ve never been more excited. You always make sure to schedule and keep your doctor appointments for the care and health of both yourself and your baby. Are you scheduling and keeping your dental appointments as… Read more »

  You know that it’s important to brush at least twice a day. You know I always recommend that you floss at least once a day. And you know the importance of keeping up with your regularly scheduled visits at my dental office in Glen Allen. But there are some everyday things that you may… Read more »

  The only things you want to be yellow on your wedding day are the things planned to be yellow –  the flowers, the bridesmaid dresses, the linens. One thing you definitely don’t want to be yellow? Your smile! When you’re the center of attention on the happiest day your life, and thousands of pictures… Read more »

  According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Additionally, oral cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of any cancer. This isn’t because oral cancer is particularly hard to detect, but rather that it’s often found too late. That’s why this April, all… Read more »

  Typically you’ll find useful educational information in our blogs. And sometimes we’ll even talk about certain dental conditions and how you can help keep them at bay. But it’s not always so clinical here at Dr. Glenn Fortner’s Glen Allen dental office. In fact, we like to make dentistry for our patients enjoyable too,… Read more »

We all have the common knowledge that cavities are bad for our teeth. However, even though we know that cavities should be avoided, there are some widely accepted beliefs about cavities that are actually myths. At the Glen Allen dental office of Dr. Glenn Fortner, we want to alleviate some of the confusion that goes… Read more »