Start the new year out by taking preventative care of your smile so it can serve you all year round! Prepare for your next dental checkup with our Valley View Dental team by making a checklist before leaving home. Whether you compile your checklist on your phone or a notepad, having a handy list can make your visit smooth and... read more »
Are you missing one, multiple, or all of your teeth? If you are, have you considered replacing them with quality dental implants, especially if you don't like the idea of wearing dentures? Did you know that dental implants replicate the original tooth you lost by matching the tooth's structure as closely as possible? Dental implants are truly the most long-lasting,... read more »
When it comes to your routine dental visits, just how often should you be going? And is it the same for children, teens, adults and seniors alike? The answer might surprise you! You can't keep your teeth and gums healthy without regular dental visits supplementing daily oral hygiene care. Q. So who should go to regular dental checkups? A. Everyone... read more »
The end of the year is right around the corner, and it's coming fast. Before you know it, you'll be ringing in a new year where your dental benefits start all over again. If you still have unused benefits for this year, now is the time to get the most out of your plan, starting with a call to our... read more »
Do you know what your temporomandibular joints are and what they do? These vital joints act as hinges connecting your lower jaw to the rest of your head. When these joints become stressed, injured or misaligned, we call this a TMJ disorder (or TMD). The leading cause of TMD is stress, which causes bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in... read more »
Our dentists have the expertise to help your entire family with quality dental care, including providing senior dental care for aging smiles. We have been helping seniors maintain healthy smiles and provide quality dental restorations for missing teeth by combining the latest technology with compassionate dental care so that your teeth look and feel great while also having a positive... read more »
Did you say candy? Before you know it, Halloween will be here and even throughout the month, the chances of sneaking sweet treats wherever you go will be hard to resist! Not to mention, October is just the beginning of the holiday season where sweets, in general, will be lurking everywhere. So what's a person to do? As the spooky... read more »
Brushing your teeth every day is the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong by clearing out harmful oral bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease linked to other health issues. Since the mouth is the gateway to the body, poor oral health is linked to certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes and strokes.,... read more »
Before we get distracted and busy with the upcoming holiday season, September is when we highlight National Gum Care Month, shining a spotlight on gum health. Your gums are essential to healthy teeth and unfortunately, more than half of adults are fighting some degree of gum disease that destroys teeth, gums, bones and connective tissue. Gum Disease Facts -Gum disease... read more »
Summer is quickly winding down and it's time to prepare your child for the new back-to-school year! Getting your child registered for their classes and touring their new school is just the beginning. Your back-to-school supplies list probably includes everything from backpack, lunchbox, pencils and calculators, and the list probably goes on! During this busy time, we encourage you to... read more »
