Most dental practices have been doing complete dentures and partial dentures the exact same way for many decades. Crabtree Valley Dental is not like other practices—we are always evolving and striving to offer our patients the best services, like our denture care....
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! This year, the theme is “Sealants Make Sense” to help raise awareness of the benefits of dental sealants. Dental sealants prevent cavities by up to 80%! What is a dental sealant? A sealant is a thin material placed...
Do you have white spots on the front of your front teeth? These spots on the teeth can happen for different reasons: - You were born with them. White spots could be part of your natural tooth anatomy based on the way the teeth formed while you were developing as a...
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a hinge-like joint on each side of your face that connects your upper and lower jawbones. These complex joints allow you to not only open and close but also move your jaw side to side, forwards and backwards so you can talk, chew, and...
Crabtree Valley Dental is proud to announce they are an official Toys for Tots drop site this holiday season! Toys for Tots is a program created by the U.S. Marine Corps which seeks to make sure every child receives a gift this holiday season. The toys that are...
Our own Dr. Joy had the pleasure of joining the "Becker's Dental Plus DSL" podcast to discuss the trends of the dental industry and in healthcare overall. The theme of these trends revolves around patient needs and wants and the collaboration dentists use to make that...
Healthy gums are part of the foundation of your overall oral hygiene. Gums are the soft tissue in your mouth that attach the tooth to the bone structure. Their purpose is to cover the teeth and bones for protection and an added layer to prevent bacteria from entering....
Flossing is critical to maintaining good oral hygiene. It removes plaque and food in between your teeth, where toothbrush bristles fail to reach. Even though it is so beneficial to your health, 20% of Americans do not floss! We want to see everyone flossing daily and...
Did you know the mouth houses over 6 billion bacteria, including over 700 different species? This bacteria is made up of both good and bad bacteria, but it is critical for us to help lower the amount of bad bacteria in our mouth. Brushing is a great way to do this; it...
Each year in April, the dental industry raises awareness for oral cancer by designating the month as “Oral Cancer Awareness Month”. It focuses on the protection and prevention of mouth cancers for better overall oral health. We give you a look at the signs,...