We've all heard dental myths before, from “flossing is a waste of time” to “everyone will eventually need dentures”. But what if we told you that these statements couldn't be further from the truth? We'll explain why these five common pieces of 'wisdom' you may have...
Who remembers the days of their youth when Santa Claus delivered Christmas gifts, leprechauns appeared with pots of gold, and the Easter Bunny left mountains of chocolate to our little stomachs’ delight and our parents’ horror? While most of us have managed to outgrow...
We have all experienced bad breath at some point. However, there is a pretty big difference between “morning breath” and bad breath that can’t seem to be cured by even the strongest of breath mints. Halitosis, or chronic bad breath, remains for an extended amount of...
Dentists and dental hygienists use a lot of words to describe parts of your mouth, problems, and procedures. In fact, it often seems as though dental terminology is a language of its own. Here is a list of some of the more common terms you may hear at the dentist and...
The national campaign for Gum Disease Awareness month is aimed at raising awareness of the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options associated with this disease. But what exactly is gum disease and why should you care? Gum disease is an...
All of us make New Year’s resolutions, but following through with them isn’t always easy. This year, we are challenging you to make flossing a part of your everyday dental hygiene routine. To help you stay diligent in 2018 (and beyond), we have put together some...
It is never too early to start practicing healthy dental hygiene with your kids. Your child’s teeth are at risk for cavities and tooth decay as soon as they erupt. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, tooth decay is the most common...
What exactly is a cavity? Our mouths are home to hundreds of different types of bacteria. And while some of those bacteria help keep our mouths healthy, others can cause tooth decay. When foods that are high in carbohydrates and sugars get stuck on our teeth,...
Dental Hygiene Goes Beyond the Health of Your Mouth Many of us know that not taking care of our teeth and gums could lead to bad breath, yellowed and decaying teeth, or gum disease. But, did you know that the importance of proper dental hygiene goes far beyond...
Written by an actual Crabtree Valley Dental patient: “I can confidently say that Crabtree Valley Dental treats their patients with extreme care. As a first-time patient, I was cared for by every person I interacted with. This was my first dentist appointment in years...