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• posted: Aug. 13, 2025

Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2025

At Timothy A. Leigh, D.D.S., we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit or Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2025

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2025

Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2025

Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2025

Many people who are careful about brushing and flossing their teeth wonder how they still end up with cavities or tooth decay. Several factors affect wear and tear on tooth Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2025

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2025

You found the perfect toothbrush! The bristles are soft, to avoid irritating your delicate gum tissue. The angle of the bristles is perfect for removing plaque. The handle is durable Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2025

A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2025

If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Timothy A. Leigh, D.D.S. wants Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2025

As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our Gloucester, Virginia office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently Read More

• posted: May 28, 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

• posted: May 21, 2025

Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we Read More

• posted: May 14, 2025

When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read More

• posted: May 07, 2025

Your opinions matter to the doctor and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2025

Your feedback is very important to us at Timothy A. Leigh, D.D.S.. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited Read More