A Dentist Is Your Partner in Excellent Oral Health
A mouth’s many components team up to perform imperative tasks. This valuable orifice is a very busy place, which, unfortunately, makes it susceptible to glitches and the occasional misfortune. The office of Almaden Valley Smile Design treats a wide spectrum of issues. Keeping your mouth healthy is as important to us as it is to […]
Got a Cracked Tooth? See a Dentist Right Away!
Life can be quite stressful, and many of us have a variety of coping mechanisms. One common tension reliever is damaging our oral health in the form of teeth grinding and/or clenching. Its medical name is bruxism. Some people grind and clench while they’re awake, some while they’re asleep, and others while both awake and […]
What Your Dentist Wants You to Keep in Mind This Holiday Season
Happy holidays from your friendly family dentist at Almaden Valley Smile Design, who’ll know if you’ve been naughty or nice during your next regular checkup, which we hope is right around the corner! Of course, we’re well aware that no holiday would be complete without a tempting array of delicious food, but we’d like you […]
Is Tongue-Scraping Worthwhile? Ask Our Dentist
Admittedly, tongue scraping does not have a pleasant sound to it. In fact, it sounds uncomfortable at best! But as our friendly dentist at Almaden Valley Smile Design explains, it’s a proven method of enhancing your oral health. And it’s not painful at all! Here’s what tongue scraping is all about and how to do […]
Every Picture Tells a Story, and So Does Every Tooth!
It’s commonly known that most adults have 32 teeth, compared with 20 primary, or baby teeth. But fewer know the different types of teeth, and how they work together harmoniously to help us speak and eat efficiently, and of course, to form a wonderfully toothy grin! Our friendly family dentist at Almaden Valley Smile Design […]
Are Your Gums Bleeding? This Could Be Why
Your gums are an amazing biological mechanism designed to protect your teeth and prevent oral diseases. They’re made of a soft kind of skin that forms a tight seal to cover the bones of your mouth and teeth to keep everything in place. Without the correct gum care, bacteria and food particles can find their […]
Use a Toothbrush that Best Suits Your Needs
Your smile is one of your most important features, both for its aesthetic value and as a vital means of communication. Unfortunately, not everyone feels confident about their teeth, which can affect self-esteem and interpersonal interactions. That’s where cosmetic dentistry comes in – a branch of dental care dedicated to enhancing the appearance of teeth […]
Does Oral Health Affect Overall Health? You Bet!
The human body is a complex system in which everything is interconnected. From head to toe, what affects one area of your body influences one or more other areas. The well-being of your whole mouth is just one example. It’s a component of your whole physical being, which is why taking excellent care of it […]
