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• posted: Jan. 07, 2025

Today, the doctor and our team at Kevin S. Midkiff, D.D.S. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2024

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read More

• posted: Dec. 24, 2024

There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2024

Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Lynchburg, Virginia office immediately and let us advise you Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2024

When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time Read More

• posted: Dec. 03, 2024

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read More

• posted: Nov. 26, 2024

According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2024

At Kevin S. Midkiff, D.D.S. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2024

Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2024

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2024

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2024

Even before a baby is born, those tiny baby teeth are already forming. Expectant mothers can help ensure that their children’s baby teeth will be strong and healthy by getting Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2024

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2024

Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Kevin S. Midkiff, D.D.S. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, the doctor and our team have created Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2024

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2024

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read More