From causing bone loss to affecting how you eat and speak, missing teeth can adversely affect your oral health. Approximately 2.2% of Americans aged 35-49 have no teeth, while around 26% of adults over 65 have fewer than eight teeth remaining. Problems Caused By Missing Teeth Missing teeth can cause more than just a gap … Continued

Oral probiotics are strains of bacteria that promote good oral health. Bacteria naturally exist in the mouth, and oral probiotics help boost levels of beneficial bacteria. This helps prevent certain dental conditions that can arise from high levels of harmful bacteria in the mouth, such as periodontitis or tooth decay. Schedule an appointment with Valley … Continued

The impact of the COVID pandemic and lockdowns are felt across all areas of society. The virus disrupted many facets of our health systems, including the oral health sector. According to the CDC, in-person dental appointments were severely limited during the lockdown period of the pandemic. COVID impacts oral health in several ways. While appointments … Continued

Drooling occurs when saliva spills over the bottom lip. It can be embarrassing, lead to bad breath, and may be a choking hazard. The causes of excess saliva, or hypersalivation, are either temporary or continual. Temporary hypersalivation is the result of many underlying conditions which need to be treated before hypersalivation ceases. Continual hypersalivation occurs … Continued