Pros and Cons of Various Dental Crown Materials
Improved crown materials give you results you’ll love. Humans are master craftspeople and artists. Whether we’re creating tools, furniture, clothing, or art for art’s sake, we’re always experimenting with and improving the materials and techniques we use to create the best version possible for the use or appearance we have in mind. This trial-and-error process, […]
5 Ways My Dentist Determined I Had TMD
How does my dentist know if I have TMD? When was the last time you used your temporomandibular joints to do something? If you’re thinking back to the last time you ate or spoke, think a little more recently—like right now! Your TMJ makes it possible for you to eat and speak, but it also […]
My Jaw Pops and Clicks. Is It TMJ?
Learning to Recognize TMJ Symptoms You’re going about your day, eating lunch, yawning, or talking to a friend, and there it is—that popping or clicking sound that your jaw can’t seem to stop making. Whether it’s every once in a while or all the time, hearing these sounds coming from your jaw can be distracting […]
Dentures vs. Dental Implants: Which Is Right for Me?
Choosing Between Dentures and Dental Implants as Your Smile Restoration Solution Missing teeth are a challenging obstacle many adults face when it comes to oral health and self-confidence in their smile. Statistics show that by age 50 the average American will have lost about eight teeth, or 12 total if you include wisdom teeth. From […]
What Types of Implant Restorations Does Valley Dental Offer?
Do you have missing teeth? If so, you’ve probably been told about dental implant restorations. One of the most common dental problems that our patients face is missing teeth. Tooth loss can happen for many reasons, such as an injury, gum disease (periodontal disease), or decay – but whatever the reason, an incomplete smile is […]
6 Ways Sugar Affects Your Body’s Ability to Function Well
Sugar has been linked to many health problems. We all know that sugar can be tasty. After all, some of the food items we crave the most are chock full of it: ice cream, candy, sports drinks, fruit juices, and more. Unfortunately, though it is acceptable to consume some sugar in small doses, too much […]
Types of Tooth Pain and What They Mean
A Few of the Most Common Causes of Tooth Pain Are you experiencing tooth pain? Are chronic toothaches getting in the way of your life? This pain can be caused by many different conditions, and you should not have to wonder what the cause could be. Keep reading to learn about the different types of […]
Why Is Sugar so Bad for Teeth? And What to Eat Instead
10 Sugar-free treats you and your family will love this summer. Keeping your family’s teeth healthy is probably the hardest during the summer. The change in season comes with many tempting, tasty sugary treats and salty snacks. And while you probably know the harmful effects of such foods, it can still prove difficult to turn […]
5 Advantages of Dental Botox Treatments
Expand your understanding of Botox’s uses. In recent decades, Botox has become a common treatment — so much so that it has begun to make a regular appearance in jokes and comedy routines. If we’re honest, it’s contributed to some genuinely hilarious comedy! Because of this, however, Botox is most known for its uses in […]