Dental fillings have come a long way since beeswax was used thousands of years ago and amalgam fillings (made with a mix of metals such as silver and mercury) have been used for more than 100 years now to repair teeth with cavities. Gold, porcelain, silver amalgam or composite resin fillings are popular today. Don’t Ignore That Cavity Cavities don't... read more »
Toothaches aren't fun under any circumstance and they can be serious. Whether you find yourself facing a toothache because of a cracked tooth, broken filling or an infection, you should never ignore it because the pain is telling you something is wrong and shouldn't be ignored. Toothaches don't heal on their own. If you have a tooth infection, ignoring it... read more »
As dentists, we are often asked a variety of questions about root canals, and we'd like to take this time to share some of the most common questions we get asked about this often-misunderstood dental treatment! Root canal, what is it? A root canal treatment is simply a dental procedure that takes care of infection and inflammation happening on the... read more »
How Can You Know if You Need an Oral Surgeon or Dentist To Pull Your Tooth? Our experienced team at Valley View Dental in Romeoville, Illinois is pleased to offer oral surgery procedures to give you the optimal oral health your smile deserves. Surgery can benefit your smile's function and the health of your teeth, gums, jaw, and more. Since... read more »
