Do you know if you have a heightened risk for cavities? Cavities occur when damage to the tooth enamel reaches the point that it forms a hole into the tooth. Although the protective layer of tooth enamel over your teeth is very sturdy, it can become weakened by the acids from and plaque buildup. A cavity will put your smile... read more »

With the new year comes New Year’s Resolutions--dutifully made, and often forgotten by Valentine’s. Well, might we suggest a simple change you can make that doesn’t require much effort and is easy to last the whole year and longer? Take better care of your smile!   Of course, you already brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day (right?).... read more »

Luckily, most dental ailments come with warning signs. In the case of gum disease, the signs are red, swollen and tender gums. But what about when there are no warning signs? Are there still ways you can be on guard? Find out some additional information by reading on below, and feel free to ask us any further questions during your... read more »

  Dental damage can occur in a lot of ways. Even though we often think of oral accidents and injuries such as blunt trauma to the face, tooth hazards such as microscopic damage and slow decay are often much more likely to happen to your teeth and gums. For this reason, it is always important to exercise caution with your... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. Tom G. Schleicher, strongly encourages attendance to your dental cleaning appointments. In fact, it’s very important to receive a dental cleaning and exam every six months. To help you understand why this is encouraged, our dental team is happy to give you the reasons why dental cleanings and exams are necessary. -Dental cleanings clean your teeth and... read more »

Are you interested in having a top-notch holiday smile in Colonial Heights, Virginia? If so, then there are things you need to do to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. This is important because there are many things that can harm your smile and alter your oral health this season, like sugary foods, acidic treats, and accidents during... read more »

Practicing an effective oral hygiene routine each day is a very important first step in preventing cavities and other oral health problems. This starts with thoroughly brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing all the pertinent areas of your mouth each evening. It should take roughly two to three minutes to fully brush both sets of your teeth. Make... read more »

The American Dental Association recommends having a routine dental checkup performed by a dentist like Dr. Tom G. Schleicher every six months. This outpatient appointment is designed to clean your teeth of bacterial deposits while also identifying early signs of gum disease, cavities, and other oral health conditions. If Dr. Tom G. Schleicher finds a small area of tooth decay... read more »

Did you know certain dental issues are found to have a relationship with certain health issues? Well, it’s true, which is why your dentist, Dr. Tom G. Schleicher, strongly encourages you to take good care of your smile. Unfortunately, some dental issues are linked to major health issues that are related to the major organs in your body. Gum disease... read more »

If you are looking to improve your smile, then you have found the right place! Dental veneers are a form of cosmetic dentistry that works to improve your smile. To help you learn more, our team here at Thomas G. Schleicher, DDS PLC in Colonial Heights, Virginia, is happy to talk to you about the importance of dental veneers and... read more »