Protect Your Teeth and Gums During the Winter Holidays With These Simple Tips!
Winter is a busy time of year with all the festivities going on around us. This holiday season, we have some simple tips to help you and your family navigate the snowy months while keeping your mouth healthy and strong! Speaking of holidays, whether you’re indulging in spicy wassail, eggnog or a good merlot, your […]
Thanking You and Your Families This Season
Thanksgiving will soon be here, and once again, we will be reminiscing about all the things we are grateful for. For our dental team, that means letting our patients know how thankful we are to get to care for you and your loved ones’ smiles all year round! We work hard to provide consistent, excellent […]
Today’s Modern Dental Fillings Are Better Than Ever Before
Dental fillings have come a long way since beeswax was used thousands of years ago and amalgam fillings (made with a mix of metals such as silver and mercury) have been used for more than 100 years now to repair teeth with cavities. Gold, porcelain, silver amalgam or composite resin fillings are popular today. Don’t […]
Protect Your Family’s Smiles This Halloween
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. The good news, all candies aren’t equally harmful, so there are some things you can do to protect your family’s smiles while […]
Do You Know How To Treat Your Child’s Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist?
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. Fortunately, while waiting for your child to be seen, there are some things you can do at home to help your child feel less miserable. As soon […]
Dispel These Common Oral Hygiene Myths To Give Your Smile the Care It Needs To Be Free of Cavities and Gum Disease!
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, your mouth needs to be cleaned as well, especially since you […]
What Can Happen to Your Oral Health When You Ignore a Persistent Toothache?
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. Toothaches don’t heal on their own. If you have […]
If You Have Periodontal Disease, Treating It As Early as Possible Can Help You Get the Best Results
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. Gum disease is the umbrella term for gingivitis and periodontitis. Depending on the […]
Start Using These Dental Brushing Tips To Keep Your Smile Healthy, Bright and Beautiful!
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, we have some tips to help you get your smile […]
Keep Your Summer Smile Bright With These Tips After Whitening Your Teeth
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! We are pleased to offer teeth whitening for our patients at Valley View Dental. You can choose between our in-office whitening treatment, […]