It's long been known that your oral health impacts your overall health and that oral issues can impact other areas of your body. It's important to keep your mouth and body safe by learning how to take better care of your smile so harmful oral bacteria can’t travel through the digestive and respiratory tracts where these germs can lead to... read more »
One of the many things we love about March is that it celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition every year in March. The American Dental Assistants Association designated this celebration as the perfect time to recognize the versatile, multi-talented members of our dental team. For us, that means recognizing our amazing dental assistants! Why Appreciate Your Dental Assistant? Your dental assistant makes sure... read more »
February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month and it's the perfect time for us to talk a little bit about preventive dental care to prevent gum disease from taking hold in your mouth. Also called periodontal disease, gum disease starts small and progressively worsens. The main culprit is bacteria found in dental plaque which inflames and eventually infects your gum... read more »
The February 2023 National Children's Dental Health Month theme is "Brush, Floss, Smile." Tooth decay creates tiny openings or holes in tooth enamel making cavities one of the biggest health problems in infants, children and teenagers. Left untreated, cavities lead to severe toothache, infection and tooth loss. What better way to help your child's smile thrive than by making sure... read more »
One of the services our team is pleased to offer our patients is same-day emergency care. This is important because sometimes, getting in to be seen can make all the difference, especially when it comes to your teeth. Call us if you experience any of the following dental emergencies. Dental Emergencies -Abscess: If you have an abscess (infection) in the... read more »
Start the new year out by taking preventative care of your smile so it can serve you all year round! Prepare for your next dental checkup with our Valley View Dental team by making a checklist before leaving home. Whether you compile your checklist on your phone or a notepad, having a handy list can make your visit smooth and... read more »
Are you missing one, multiple, or all of your teeth? If you are, have you considered replacing them with quality dental implants, especially if you don't like the idea of wearing dentures? Did you know that dental implants replicate the original tooth you lost by matching the tooth's structure as closely as possible? Dental implants are truly the most long-lasting,... read more »
When it comes to your routine dental visits, just how often should you be going? And is it the same for children, teens, adults and seniors alike? The answer might surprise you! You can't keep your teeth and gums healthy without regular dental visits supplementing daily oral hygiene care. Q. So who should go to regular dental checkups? A. Everyone... read more »
The end of the year is right around the corner, and it's coming fast. Before you know it, you'll be ringing in a new year where your dental benefits start all over again. If you still have unused benefits for this year, now is the time to get the most out of your plan, starting with a call to our... read more »
Do you know what your temporomandibular joints are and what they do? These vital joints act as hinges connecting your lower jaw to the rest of your head. When these joints become stressed, injured or misaligned, we call this a TMJ disorder (or TMD). The leading cause of TMD is stress, which causes bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in... read more »
