Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Mark A. Crabtree, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Martinsville, Virginia Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Mark A. Crabtree, DDS might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for Read more

Author: Martinsville Smiles Family Dentistry posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Mark Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more

Author: Martinsville Smiles Family Dentistry posted: Sep. 23, 2021.

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more