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Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Stephen Young, D.D.S. is a judgement-free zone, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Stephen Young, D.D.S. believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally perfect teeth, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

At our office, the doctor and our team do all that we can to make sure that your experience with us is the best it can possibly be. However, there’s Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our HENRICO, Virginia office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

It’s common knowledge that you should get your teeth cleaned every six months. But do you know why that timing is crucial? Studies have shown that your oral health connects Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Your feedback is very important to us at Stephen Young, D.D.S.. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more