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Not the shiny metal glare of yesteryear! Are you considering orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth and enhance your smile? Modern orthodontics has revolutionized the way we approach teeth straightening, offering more comfortable, discreet, and faster solutions than ever before. Two popular options that have been changing smiles and lives are Invisalign® and Six Month…

Why “Certified Kissable” Matters There’s something undeniably magical about a passionate kiss shared with a loved one. Whether it’s the soft, tender peck that communicates love, or the fiery, passionate embrace that ignites desire, kissing is a universal language of intimacy. But here’s the secret ingredient to becoming “Certified Kissable” – good oral hygiene, optimal…

At Port Warwick Dental Arts, your dental health and overall well-being are our top priorities. As a mercury-free and mercury-safe practice, we are committed to providing you with the highest level of care that considers both aesthetics and your health. Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha, DDS, an esteemed expert in cosmetic dentistry, sheds light on the…

As we reflect upon 40+ years practicing Holistic Dentistry in our beloved Coastal Community, we are delighted and grateful to see the wave of interest in natural healing that continues to spread in our region, allowing us to share our unique philosophy of functional medicine dental care for all ages. Our peaceful, tranquil  setting encourages…

We know that children do not come with an instruction book. We know that you can’t know everything. So we’ve put this list together. It’s a list of things that are NOT normal and should not be ignored when it comes to your child and sleep. These things are signs of a problem.  Please don’t…

Periodontal disease is a common and challenging bacterial infection that affects the gums and the bone supporting the teeth. It can also affect the whole body in strikingly dangerous ways. Periodontal disease can even delay conception and cause harm to mother and baby during pregnancy. Alarmingly, scientific research shows that up to 85 percent of…

FROM THE INSIDE OUT Nutritional support is an essential ingredient of our highly successful and internationally acclaimed non-surgical protocol for treating periodontal disease. Beginning in the 1980’s, Dr. Samaha initiated leading -edge clinical evaluations into the positive effects of pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplementation on periodontal disease. Building on success, Port Warwick Dental Arts continues to…

Do your dentures cause you embarrassment and pain? They may be loose and even hurt badly enough that you don’t even wear them. Some dentures float and lift, causing sore gums because they rock and food traps underneath them. Other dentures cause a lisp or a click during speaking or eating. Worn-out or “economy dentures”…

SOCIAL ANXIETY: Poorly fitted or loose dentures can cause many denture-wearers to be socially isolated. They rarely, if ever, go out to dinner. Eating their favorite foods is a thing of the past, and the blender becomes front and center in the kitchen, Samaha says. “These individuals worry their upper teeth will fall down and…

A beautiful smile can make all the difference in the world when it comes to your perceived attractiveness, your attitude, your con­fidence and even the overall youthfulness of your face. And while enamel (the translucent outer layer of your teeth) is the hardest sub­stance in the human body, teeth are still relatively fragile, especial­ly with…