Clear Aligners vs Brace Which Is Right | Valley View Dental
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. Our dental team is happy to sit down with you to determine which option better fits your needs, goals, and budget! Traditional Braces These have […]
BPA in White Dental Fillings? | Valley View Dental
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. Some composite resins (white fillings) today often contain the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA). This can be concerning as they are used in […]
Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treating | Valley View Dental
Halloween starts off the busy holiday season where the nights get longer, the days grow cooler, and festivities begin. If you are wearing braces, Halloween may be a little tricky for you this year. Resist temptation by only keeping treats that are safe for you to eat and letting yourself enjoy them, guilt-free! Sugary Treachery […]
Holistic Dentistry: Whole-Body Care | Valley View Dental
Holistic approaches to dental care take into account a patient’s entire body, not just their mouth. The Valley View Dental team’s goal is to help you improve both your oral and overall health by prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases. Oral health impacts overall health and vice versa, as microbial oral infections can travel […]
Spooky Season Dental Tips | Valley View Dental
Halloween is lurking around the corner, but so is the coronavirus, making traditional Halloween parties trickier. This year, big parties and parades, creepy haunted houses, and gathering in crowds to trick-or-treat are off the table for many, or at the very least, downsized and held outdoors while social distancing. While the traditional ways of celebrating […]
TMJ Home Care Tips for Relief | Valley View Dental
Do you find yourself with a painful jaw whenever you open your mouth to speak, bite, or chew? If so, you may be experiencing temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ). It can happen if you have an injury to the mouth and jaw, suffer from arthritis, or even when you’re just trying to chew a piece of […]
National Gum Care Month Tips | Valley View Dental
September is National Gum Care Month, so let’s talk about everything related to gums. This month is a good time to reflect on your dental health and commit to taking better care of your gums. Sometimes, we forget your gums help keep your teeth in their place and functioning at top capacity. When your gums […]
National Fresh Breath Day | Valley View Dental
The mouth is home to millions of bacteria, some of them good and some bad. In fact, half of the bacteria in your mouth can lead to bad breath! National Fresh Breath Day is observed every year on August 6th to create awareness of oral hygiene in the fight against bad breath. It is a […]
First Orthodontic Visit What to Expect | Valley View Dental
If you have been wanting to straighten your teeth for a healthier, more beautiful smile, you have come to the right place! We love straightening smiles and aligning bites to give our patients the smiles they have always wanted. It is a big investment in your oral health, time, energy, and finances, and we are […]
Do You Need Mouthwash Daily? | Valley View Dental
Mouthwashes or oral rinses are a liquid product you can use to clear harmful bacteria off your teeth, gums, and a mouth that lead to tooth decay and gum disease, oral ulcers, and bad breath. Mouthwash complements your twice-daily brushing and once-a-day flossing dental hygiene routine. Preventative care utilizing mouthwashes helps protect your oral health […]