Oral Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in April, is a crucial period dedicated to increasing public awareness about oral cancer, its revealing risk factors, and the importance of early detection. With thousands of individuals diagnosed with oral cancer each year, understanding and spreading knowledge about this disease can significantly impact prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment. Here's what you need... read more »
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 are feeding oral bacteria whenever... read more »
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 stage of gum disease, you... read more »
When it comes to your oral health, your teeth and gums rule. You'll want to keep them healthy by brushing and flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly to protect your tooth enamel. Anything that weakens tooth enamel means that oral bacteria and dental plaque can create holes in the enamel, allowing tooth decay and cavities to develop. Those cavities... read more »
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 into the bloodstream and cause... read more »