Valley View Dental Blog

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).

Did you say candy? Before you know it, Halloween will be here and even throughout the month, the chances of sneaking sweet treats wherever you go will be hard to resist!

Our dentists have the expertise to help your entire family with quality dental care, including providing senior dental care for aging smiles.

Brushing your teeth every day is the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong by clearing out harmful oral bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease linked to other health issues.

Before we get distracted and busy with the upcoming holiday season, September is when we highlight National Gum Care Month, shining a spotlight on gum health.

Summer is quickly winding down and it’s time to prepare your child for the new back-to-school year! Getting your child registered for their classes and touring their new school is just the beginning.

Your child’s developing smile is important to us, and the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry concur that the best time to bring your child to their first dental visit is by the time they turn one.

Taking good care of your smile means cleaning your teeth every day to remove harmful oral bacteria from your teeth (and gum line). However, brushing only isn’t designed to reach between teeth and around the gums.

Do you have dental anxiety and tend to put off visiting the dentist? While it might be tempting to delay routine dental checkups or needed treatment, don’t do it! The longer you wait to get needed dental care, the more it will take to fix tooth and gum issues.

The slower summer months are a great time to make your smile look its best for all those special occasions you might be attending. One of the fastest ways to transform your smile is with teeth whitening, or for a more dramatic and long-lasting effect, dental veneers!

June is National Smile Month and it’s a great time to think about how you can achieve your best oral health. Oral diseases can not only leave you in extreme pain but also be life-threatening.

Summer is a great time to make cosmetic changes to your smile so you’ll be ready for all the fun summer brings! Whether you are attending weddings, going on vacation or gathering at parties with family, friends and coworkers

Did you know that laughter (both spontaneous and self-induced) doesn’t just elevate your mood, it changes body chemistry and brain function that can extend your life? Laughing can make you live longer by boosting your immune system.

April is National Facial Protection Month and our team is here for it! We want to remind parents to make sure their child is safe while participating in recreational and organized sports.

We observe Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, along with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance to draw attention to this often fatal disease and how early detection is the key to surviving cancer.