Valley View Dental Blog

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.

Vaping has become a popular alternative to the harmful habits of smoking or chewing tobacco. With vaping, you still get the “hit” of nicotine by inhaling vapor created with an electronic cigarette called a vaporizer.

Have you considered using it to invest in your smile instead of another vacation, new wardrobe, or replacing appliances? Using these extra funds to finally get the smile you want this year may be one of the wisest choices of all! Especially if you’re tired of living with damaged, failing, or missing teeth for far too long.

Many people don’t enjoy going to the dentist, mostly because they fear pain and worry they will experience some during their treatment. That’s a shame because a healthy smile doesn’t just benefit your appearance, chewing, and speaking ability, but boosts your overall health as well.

Dental care has always been safe and is essential to your overall health. It’s a new year and with it comes the resolve to better our health. But don’t forget your smile, as it deserves some extra care as well!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Did you know that cavities are the most common infectious disease in children and the most common chronic disease in both children and adults?

When it comes to protecting your smile, it’s important to get the treatment you need in a timely manner so that any oral issues can be treated early and most effectively. Unfortunately, untreated dental problems will typically only get bigger (and worse), especially if you are needing oral surgery.

Our experienced team at Valley View Dental in Romeoville, Illinois is pleased to offer oral surgery procedures to give you the optimal oral health your smile deserves. Surgery can benefit your smile’s function and the health of your teeth, gums, jaw, and more.

A healthy smile depends on keeping plaque and tartar to a minimum by brushing and flossing your teeth every day, supplemented by your twice-yearly dental checkups and cleanings. Working together, we can keep tooth decay (cavities) and gum disease from gaining a foothold in your mouth.

Costs of orthodontic treatment vary according to the type you choose to use. Traditional braces can cost anywhere between $1,000 to $5,000 while Invisalign treatment could cost $5,000 – $6,000.

Dental fillings are used to restore a tooth that has decay in it. Dental fillings can be made from a variety of materials, but most commonly are silver amalgam and composite resin.