Valley View Dental Blog

Halloween candy, like most sugary treats, isn’t good for your smile. But we often let our guard down over the holiday season as we celebrate the closing of another year starting with Halloween.

Toothaches are never fun but it feels even worse when it is your child who is suffering from tooth pain. In fact, toothaches are fairly common in children.

When it comes to your smile, the better you take care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis, the healthier and more attractive it will be! Just like showering or taking a bath every day helps you look and feel your best,

Toothaches aren’t fun under any circumstance and they can be serious. Whether you find yourself facing a toothache because of a cracked tooth, broken filling or an infection, you should never ignore it because the pain is telling you something is wrong and shouldn’t be ignored.

Did you know that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss? In fact, three out of four adults in our country experience gingivitis and can be caused by poor oral hygiene, an unhealthy diet, aging or taking particular medications.

Growing up, your parents likely instilled in you the necessity of brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time if you wanted to keep your teeth healthy and strong. But if you have been struggling to maintain this essential oral hygiene habit

Summertime means gathering with family, friends and coworkers for get-togethers or to travel to interesting places. Many people find this a great time to get their teeth whitened to make their smiles glow!

August is around the corner and soon it will be time to get your child’s back-to-school dental checkup! Our Valley View Dental team offers comprehensive general and family dentistry to help everyone in your family achieve good oral health.

Did you know that keeping your smile healthy boosts more than just your teeth and gum health? Oral health impacts your overall health in a variety of ways, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, blocked blood vessels and even Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s take a look!

Did you know that the foods and drinks you consume the most also change your teeth’ color and luster?

Modern dentures are better than ever before and last longer than ever when properly cared for. Today we’re going to talk about what you can do to make sure your dentures stay in their best shape for a healthier, more beautiful smile!

As dentists, we are often asked a variety of questions about root canals, and we’d like to take this time to share some of the most common questions we get asked about this often-misunderstood dental treatment!

Today, more than ever, older adults can look forward to keeping most of their teeth. This is in part thanks to living healthier lifestyles and in a time of advances in oral and medical care while recognizing the importance of daily dental hygiene.

In honor of National Dental Hygienists Week, we have three tips to help you maintain a healthier mouth. A clean mouth is a healthier mouth because you’re keeping harmful bacterial plaque from damaging your smile, preventing tooth decay and gum disease.

When it comes to your oral health, your teeth and gums rule. You’ll want to keep them healthy by brushing and flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly to protect your tooth enamel.