…biting and chewing food, talking, giving your face its structure. Period! Tooth enamel seems like a hard surface, but it’s not made to withstand excess pressure or habits that erode it. At the Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry in Chesapeake, we hear quite a few stories of why people have chipped or broken teeth! … Read more

Root Canal Basics in Chesapeake, VA Most people know something about root canal treatments. Mostly, they think they want to avoid it! But you might be surprised at the facts of root canal therapy? We’d like to tell you how we perform root canals at The Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry in Chesapeake. Why … Read more

There’s so much to think about when a new baby arrives. It can be pretty daunting! When your baby is a newborn, dental care might be the last thing on your mind. Or like many people, you may think that baby teeth aren’t that important since they’ll eventually fall out. But dental care in Chesapeake … Read more

How often do you wash your hands every day? Do you wonder if you’re washing them long enough or with the right product? Because cleanliness and sterile conditions in our Chesapeake dental office are so important to us, I’d like to pass on a few tips about good hand washing. You can get your children … Read more

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. We don’t hear as much about oral cancer as some other types of cancer, but it’s a serious risk that increases as we get older. In fact, The American Cancer Society states that nearly 35,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed, and nearly 7,000 people will die of … Read more

Are you one of the many people who are afraid to go to the dentist in Chesapeake? You’re not alone! Nearly 75 percent of adults in the U.S. have some anxiety before visiting the dentist, and about 5 to 10% of us are true “dental phobics.” Some people have had previous bad experiences at a … Read more

Even losing one tooth can be devastating, especially if it’s visible to other people. Age, accidents, and gum disease can all contribute to losing teeth. In fact, nearly 30% of adults have lost all or at least one quarter of their teeth, requiring significant restoration, such as dentures, bridges, or dental implants. Dental implants are … Read more

You may be so used to it, that you almost forget about it—pain in your neck, stiffness and soreness in your jaw, tension that seems to radiate from your head through every part of your body. Then when you stop and try to relax, you realize just how much pain and soreness you’re living with … Read more

You know you have to get to the dentist right away when you chip or break a tooth. If you’ve broken a front tooth, you feel like you can’t go out. If you’ve broken a back tooth, you can’t stop exploring it with your tongue, and it makes it difficult to eat and chew. The … Read more

There’s a reason why the dental practice of Dr. Tanya Brown is called the Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry. She has devoted hundreds of hours at some of the most prestigious facilities in the world, such as the Pankey Institute, to perfect her craft in the art of creating beautiful smiles. The most requested … Read more