Richard Cottrell, DDS & Associates is a King George based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.

Dr. Richard Cottrell, owner, began his undergraduate education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in 1991. He continued his education at Virginia Commonwealth University from 1992-1994. In 1994, he was accepted into the School of Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. He opened his practice in King George, VA in September of 1998. Dr. Cottrell is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Dental Implants Associates of North Carolina, United States Dental Institute, Academy of Laser Dentistry, American Dental Association, International Congress of Oral Implantology and the American Congress of Oral Implantology. His passion for dentistry and his value for education also led him to want to give back to the upcoming dental students by teaching part-time at dental schools. He began doing this one year after he graduated and finds gratitude as he watches his students develop and grow into successful dentists. Some of Dr. Cottrells hobbies include golfing, fishing, traveling and spending time with his wife and three sons. He is originally from Forked River, NJ. He was inspired by his uncle to become a dentist, as he was and so he went back to college at the age of 26 and pursued his dream. Dr. Cottrell loves dentistry and always puts the patients best interest first. He is a very fun-loving, happy person who always has a smile on his face!

Dr. Gabriel Martin is also a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, and has been providing dental care for his patients since 2006. He is a member of the prestigious organization The Academy of General Dentistry. As an active member of the community, Dr. Martin volunteers his dental services three times a year with Mission of Mercy Projects and participates in fundraisers to support Massey Cancer Center. During his spare time, he enjoys running, being outdoors, hiking, camping, snow skiing, swimming and woodworking.

Appearance is not the only benefit of wearing Invisalign for straighter teeth, since straighter teeth can also benefit one's oral health. In fact crooked teeth can trap food between them and lead to infection or bite issues. At Richard Cottrell, DDS & Associates, we offer Invisalign as a treatment for patients interested in discreetly straightening their teeth.

Invisalign is a series of clear aligner trays that cover the teeth, similar to a retainer or mouth guard, but are much more discreet. At least every two weeks or so, the patient will switch to the next set in the series of Invisalign trays. With the custom aligners for each patient, Invisalign will gradually push the teeth into the right position without causing significant amounts of pain.

After creating the trays, we will then meet with the patient to ensure that they fit and that the patient understands all of the steps in the straightening process. It is important that the patient understand a few key factors about wearing Invisalign on a regular basis.

While the patient can remove Invisalign trays when necessary, the patient will want to keep them in as much as possible. The longer the patient does not wear the trays for, the longer the entire process will take. Patients need to remove the aligner trays when eating and to brush the teeth.

Patients can also remove the aligner trays to play in a sports game, give a presentation, go on a date, or while taking a photo. It is important to at least rinse the mouth after eating to keep food from getting caught in the teeth.

The patient will be able to continue through each aligner tray and follow a schedule with no surprises. By following the schedule, the patient's teeth will continue to move into the proper position without pain.

While wearing Invisalign, patients will not have to brush and floss between brackets with difficulty. In fact, the patient will be able to brush and floss as normal by just removing the aligner trays. However, it is crucial that the patient brush after each meal to keep food from sticking between the teeth.

Food that is stuck in the teeth can also damage the aligners. It is important that patients do not wear the aligners while drinking soda or other beverages while wearing Invisalign aligners. We recommend that patients only keep the aligners in when drinking water.

We customize the Invisalign aligners to fit the patient's teeth and then use programming technology to digitally map out the projected rate of movement for the patient. We will then build the rest of the clear aligners in the series. Each new set of aligners will be a bit closer to the correct position for straight teeth.

With a customized straightening treatment, patients do not need to worry about the aligners falling out or being loose. Since there is no one-size-fits-all treatment, we make sure that the trays are the right fit for each patient.

Invisalign aligner trays are nearly invisible to the point that few people will notice them unless the individual mentions wearing them. Patients will not have to feel embarrassed by wearing traditional metal braces or a mess of wires in their mouth on a regular basis. Invisalign allows for the patient to receive the straight smile they desire without the maintenance of going through braces treatment.

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