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At Pleasant Valley Dental, we are passionate about continuing education so we can ensure we’re providing the best dental care possible. But what good is our knowledge if we don’t share it with our patients and our community? If you’re interested in learning more and taking your health into your own hands, follow along on our blog for bi-monthly articles on all things oral health—from facts about crowns, bridges, and dentures (oh my), to oral-systemic health, to the history of the toothbrush!

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Posted February 27, 2023 / Blog

What to Expect: Your Child’s First Visit to the Orthodontist

If you had to undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or teen, hearing it recommended for your little one might make you wince—we understand! However, we’d like to assure you that just like general dentistry and treatments today, orthodontic care has improved in hopscotch-style leaps and bounds!  Thanks to advances in technology and early intervention, […]

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Posted February 13, 2023 / Blog

Crowns, Bridges, Dentures & Implants: The Facts

There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Pleasant Valley Dental talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Pleasant Valley Dental knows that folks like to be informed, so think of this […]

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Posted January 27, 2023 / Blog

How Baby Teeth Help Mouths Grow Up Right

Every parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led to believe they don’t have an impact on a […]

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Posted January 13, 2023 / Blog

Don’t Get Kicked in the Teeth – Wear a Mouthguard

According to the American Dental Association, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, Pleasant Valley Dental would like to make sure that every athlete knows how to keep their teeth […]

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Posted December 27, 2022 / Blog

Senior Dentistry: Embrace Healthy Aging

Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true!  While it can be frustrating to watch your health change as you age, you don’t have to accept poor oral health and tooth loss as just an inevitable part of the aging process. Your oral health is just […]

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Posted December 13, 2022 / Blog

History of the Toothbrush

If you had to give up your toothbrush or your car, which would it be? According to a recent survey, 42 percent of adults and 34 percent of teens would rather turn in their keys, computer, cell phone, or microwave than get rid of their toothbrushes. It seems that many people love toothbrushes the way […]

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Posted November 13, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health

5 Natural Ways to Sleep Better

We think fondly of it, we all want it – why is it so hard to find? We’re talking about sleep, of course. A poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 60% of adults report having trouble sleeping almost every night, with 63% saying their sleep needs are not being met.  Like water, a […]

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Posted October 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health

Can Poor Oral Health Cause Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease that affects how your body processes sugar—its main source of energy. Diabetes symptoms mostly affect your heart, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, but it can affect your whole body, including your mouth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and almost 2 […]

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