Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is often seen as a localized issue affecting the mouth. However, its impact can influence your overall health in significant ways. The health of your gums is intricately connected to the health of your entire body, and benefits from taking proactive steps to protect your gum health. The Systemic Impact of Gum Disease... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Did you know that keeping your smile healthy boosts more than just your teeth and gum health? A healthy mouth impacts your overall health in a variety of ways, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, blocked blood vessels and even Alzheimer’s disease. Let's take a look! Heart Disease: People experiencing chronic inflammation and gum infections also tend to have problems with their... read more »
Learn Why People Are Afraid of the Dentist And What We Can Do About It! Many people don't enjoy going to the dentist, mostly because they fear pain and worry they will experience some during their treatment. That's a shame because a healthy smile doesn't just benefit your appearance, chewing, and speaking ability, but boosts your overall health as well.... 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 »
