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Welcome to the PDOVA blog, where Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia share trusted, caring advice for families in Midlothian and Colonial Heights, VA. Our blog covers a wide range of essential topics — from the importance of early dental visits and strategies for breaking thumb-sucking habits, to explanations of conditions like hyperdontia, tips for cleaning retainers, myths and facts about Invisalign Teen, and specialized guidance for pediatric patients with special needs. Each post is crafted by experienced pediatric dentists and orthodontists, designed to educate, reassure, and support your child’s oral health journey.

Choosing the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Child

Choose a Pediatric Dentist As a child, you probably went to the same dentist your parents did for checkups. Perhaps the dental team treated you as a small adult, not explaining much about what was going to happen and whether or not it would hurt. Maybe you had a parent who feared dental visits, and [...]

Choosing the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Child2025-04-28T08:22:06-04:00

Debunking Myths of Invisalign Teen

At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia, we receive many questions about Invisalign Teen and we understand that there may be myths about the treatment that should be addressed. Invisalign Teen is quickly becoming the orthodontic treatment of choice for high school students who would prefer to avoid the metal of traditional braces. There are [...]

Debunking Myths of Invisalign Teen2025-04-30T08:45:39-04:00

What if My Child Knocks Out a Permanent Tooth? Protect the Tooth!

Losing A Permanent Tooth Parenting involves comforting your children through the bumps and bruises that are normal in an active life. If your child accidentally knocks out a permanent tooth, it’s important both to take immediate steps to reassure your child and locate the tooth. At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia, we want you [...]

What if My Child Knocks Out a Permanent Tooth? Protect the Tooth!2025-04-29T15:48:54-04:00

A Guide to Bad Breath in Children

Bad breath in children Bad breath is a common occurrence in most children. It may be a source of embarrassment for your child. As the parent, you can step in and perform the proper oral hygiene techniques for your child until he/she learns them well enough to execute them on their own. There is hope [...]

A Guide to Bad Breath in Children2025-04-28T08:35:19-04:00

The Importance of Elastics During Orthodontic Treatment

At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia, we stress the importance of wearing elastics during orthodontic treatment. During the course of orthodontic treatment, a patient with braces may have to wear elastic rubber bands to help correct their malocclusion. For some patients, elastics are worn toward the end of braces treatment to put the final ‘squeeze’ [...]

The Importance of Elastics During Orthodontic Treatment2025-04-28T08:37:51-04:00

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Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Phone: (804) 526-9815

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