We all know the effect of dental hygiene on your mouth. If you don’t brush your teeth, floss, and watch what you eat you’re going to have bad breath and rotten teeth. Most of us even know the effects on the gums and throat. But, the thing that many of us take for granted is […]
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At Valley Dental, we want to highlight that May is Asthma Awareness Month. With over 20 million Americans diagnosed with Asthma, dentists are frequently seeing more and more oral health issues caused by asthma. How is my oral health affected by asthma? Adults and children that are asthmatic often see a correlation between their oral
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As we get older, there are many concerns to keeping up ones health, including their oral health. Ensuring that your teeth exist as long as you do is possible with proper oral care such as brushing, using fluoride toothpaste, and flossing, also keeping up with regular dental visits for cleanings and checkups. Dentures, health conditions,
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common medical condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high and is caused by several different factors including diet and stress. It is treated and managed by diet and medications in most cases. If you have high blood pressure, always discuss your condition
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As people age, their dentures don’t change, but their mouths do. If you have false teeth, they should fit properly. Proper care and regular dental visits are important factors for keeping your mouth healthy and your dentures in good shape. Problems From Poor Fitting Dentures: With age, the gum ridges in our mouth shrink, causing
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Gingivitis is the initial stage of gum disease that is caused by plaque builds up. If the plaque is not removed by a daily brushing and flossing it produces toxins that can irritate the gum tissue. Damage can be reversed in the early stages of gum disease. If gingivitis is left untreated it can become
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Temporomandibular joint syndrome, also known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), is a disorder of the jaw muscles and nerves caused by injury to the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of your head, located just in front of the ears. The joints allow the jaw
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You use your toothbrush everyday but have you ever really thought about your toothbrush rather than the color? We all know it’s essential part of making your mouth look healthy but it also helps prevents bacteria and inflammation. We’re going help you brushup on your toothbrush facts and feature that matter most. Shape Electric brush
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Parents often wonder the best approach toward dental hygiene in babies and young children. Baby teeth are the “place holders” for adult teeth, which is why it’s so important to care for them from the beginning. You can start caring for baby’s gums right away by following these steps: Get a soft, moistened washcloth or
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One of the most prominent features on our face is our smile, so it is important to keep our teeth healthy and white. While we may have had beautiful white teeth as a child, our teeth tend to get stained over time due to drinks such as wine and coffee, as well as bad habits
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