New Year Dental Exam | Valley View Dental
We are now officially in a new year and heralding new beginnings! This is a great time to assess your oral health and renew your commitment to a healthy smile. One of the ways we support your oral health goals is through ongoing dental cleanings and exams. Cleaning and Exam When you come in for […]
Tooth-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas | Valley View Dental
Smiling boosts endorphins for the people who do it and those who receive it! A healthy, vibrant smile can work wonders for a person’s self-esteem and self-confidence. It’s good for your mental and physical, including your heart! Smiling is also contagious and it’s one of the reasons people smile more over the holidays, as they […]
Winter Dental Care Tips | Valley View Dental
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 […]
Season’s Thanks to Our Patients | Valley View Dental
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 […]
Modern Dental Fillings Benefits | Valley View Dental
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 […]
Treat Your Child’s Toothache | Valley View Dental
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 […]
Oral Hygiene Myths Explained | Valley View Dental
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 […]
Ignoring Toothache Risks | Valley View Dental
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 […]
Periodontal Treatment | Valley View Dental
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 […]