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 gum! The problem lies with... read more »
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 are damaged, you risk losing... read more »
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 daily battle, and how you... read more »
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 pleased to take you on... read more »
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 and your daily hygiene care... read more »
Our orthodontic clear aligner treatments are precise, so you can straighten your teeth while looking natural whenever you smile. It's also much easier to eat and clean your teeth. With traditional braces, you have to avoid certain foods that can damage your braces components. You also have to brush and floss while maneuvering around brackets and wires, making it harder... read more »
Did you know that the leading cause of tooth loss is gum disease, and that plaque is the primary cause of gum disease? When patients ask us if they can safely put off getting their routine teeth cleaning, we are quick to tell them that's a bad idea. Professional dental cleanings are essential to keeping your mouth healthy, along with... read more »
If you have been experiencing discomfort in or around your mouth, call Valley View Dental to get it checked. If the pain is moderate or severe, and you have an urgent need to be seen as an emergency patient, we can get you in quickly. We can handle most dental injuries and offer both local and general anesthesia to make... read more »
Our skilled teams at Valley View Dental in Romeoville, Naperville, and Montgomery, Illinois, offer dental emergency care during our normal business hours. This means you or a family member don't have to wait to be seen on another day for your dental emergency. We understand that dental emergencies can be painful and stressful, and can arise at any time requiring... read more »
Healthy teeth aren’t damaged, decayed, or infected. To keep your teeth healthy means practicing good daily oral hygiene habits and seeing your dentist twice a year for cleanings and exams. But what if a tooth is infected? In most cases, it is best to save a tooth rather than replace it. Your tooth is worth saving unless the decay has... read more »
