August is around the corner and soon it will be time to get your child's back-to-school dental checkup! Our Valley View Dental team offers comprehensive general and family dentistry to help everyone in your family achieve good oral health. Coming in for a dental cleaning and exam every six months helps your child's smile stay healthy and strong. Dental cleanings... read more »
Modern dentures are better than ever before and last longer than ever when properly cared for. Today we're going to talk about what you can do to make sure your dentures stay in their best shape for a healthier, more beautiful smile! Just like your natural teeth, your dentures require consistent daily care, mainly because of harmful plaque buildup (food... read more »
In honor of National Dental Hygienists Week, we have three tips to help you maintain a healthier mouth. A clean mouth is a healthier mouth because you're keeping harmful bacterial plaque from damaging your smile, preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Optimal Teeth Brushing Steps -Get in the habit of brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each... 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 »
Vaping has become a popular alternative to the harmful habits of smoking or chewing tobacco. With vaping, you still get the "hit" of nicotine by inhaling vapor created with an electronic cigarette called a vaporizer. It works by converting an e-liquid, concentrate, or dry herb into vapor which you then inhale and exhale to get the calming effects. On the... read more »
Your Tax Refund Can Help! Have you considered using it to invest in your smile instead of another vacation, new wardrobe, or replacing appliances? Using these extra funds to finally get the smile you want this year may be one of the wisest choices of all! Especially if you're tired of living with damaged, failing, or missing teeth for far... 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 »
Dental care has always been safe and is essential to your overall health. It's a new year and with it comes the resolve to better our health. But don't forget your smile, as it deserves some extra care as well! Our tip to help you prevent tooth decay and cavities is to consider having regular fluoride treatments, typically after you... read more »
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Did you know that cavities are the most common infectious disease in children and the most common chronic disease in both children and adults? When it comes to your child's oral health, we offer high-quality dental treatments that protect their developing smile and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. One... 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 »
