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Knowing the Signs of Oral Cancer
What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer includes cancers that affect any part of the mouth, the sinuses, or the back of throat. Despite not making the headlines very often, oral cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer...
Teething In Infants – Your Guide To The Basics
New parents have a lot to worry about – and dental care is just one of many things you’ll have to think about, whether you have an infant or a toddler. The team at Apple Valley Dental Group has put together this quick guide to teething in infants, so that you can...
Oral Health and Diabetes
Oral Health and Diabetes Its important to understand the signs of diabetes and how it impacts your oral health. You may have less saliva, causing your mouth to fell dry. Because saliva protects your teeth, you're also at a higher risk of cavities. Gums may become...
Implant Overdentures and How They Can Help
If your dentures are uncomfortable, loose-fitting, or make clicking sounds while you talk and eat, implant overdentures may be the solution you’re looking for! What are Implant Overdentures? Like traditional dentures, implant overdentures are removable appliances that...
Open Wide and Check for Warning Signs
We all know that neglecting our oral health leads to bad breath and sore teeth, but research now shows that brushing and flossing affect a lot more than our gums. It turns out that a healthy mouth may help you ward off medical disorders. The flip side? An unhealthy...
Four Ways to Get Kids Interested in Brushing Teeth
Text of the video: Four Ways to Get Children Interested in Brushing Their Teeth Build it into existing routines. Children thrive on routines. Help them assosciate teeth brushing with getting ready for the day and getting ready for bed. Talk babies through what you...
5 Common Dental Problems in Children
As parents, we all want what is best for our kids and part of that means making sure they are healthy. Oral health is extremely important, but it can be difficult to know what is going on inside our children’s mouths because they don’t always have the ability to...
Silver Diamine Flouride: A Safe Alternative to the Dental Drill
Nobody enjoys going to the dentist to have a cavity drilled and filled. When you are dealing with a young child or special needs patient, using a drill can be especially challenging and can result in a lasting fear of the dentist. The good news is that there is a...
Want a Healthy Mouth? Follow These Steps
One of the most important things you can do for your health is to take care of your teeth. Having good dental hygiene is not only a good investment for your health, but can also be long-term cost savings to prevent the need for expensive restorative work or dental...
A Video on How to Clean and Care for Invisalign Retainers
Caring for Invisalign Retainers is a simple process that only takes a few minutes each day. Its much easier than trying to floss in between brackets for braces! To learn more about Invisalign give the team at Apple Valley Dental Group a call at, (540)...
A Halloween Candy Guide For Those With Braces
Halloween can be a frustrating time to have braces as a teenager. Nobody wants to have an orthodontic emergency like a broken bracket or bent wires from eating the wrong candy. Fortunately knowing what kind of candy to avoid, as well as which candies are safe, can...
Want a Healthy Mouth? Follow These Helpful Steps
Over the next few weeks we will be sharing the top things that you can do to help keep your mouth healthy. Let's get started with this series. 1. Listen to the Pros A healthy mouth requires routine visits to the dentist. Checkups detect problems early and identify...
It’s Normal for Gums to Bleed When Flossing. Right?
When you floss, have you ever noticed blood on the floss string or pink saliva when you spit? You might not think anything of it. A UK study found that 15% of people who noticed blood in their spit considered it to be totally normal. The truth of the matter is that...
Teething in Infants and Toddlers – Your Guide to the Basics
The team at Apple Valley Dental Group has put together this quick guide to teething in infants, so that you can have the knowledge you need, to take care of your precious child! What Should I Expect? Teething usually starts at around 6 months of age, but can begin at...
So What’s the Big deal About Skipping Flossing?
What’s your dental care routine like? You probably brush with a good amount of toothpaste. You likely reach all surfaces of your teeth, and mouthwash might be something you use after you rinse. Sounds like the perfect technique, right? But, what about flossing? Are...
What Is Gum Disease Anyway?
Believe it or not, gum disease is very common; it affects over half of adults aged 30+ years. Gum disease, aka periodontal disease, is an infection or inflammation of the gum line or the tissue that surrounds and supports your teeth. It doesn’t always hurt, and it’s...
An Endoscopic Approach to Placing Dental Implants
Recently Dr. Byers had the opportunity to attend a continuing education course on dental implants from the International Dental Implant Association convention. While there he had the opportunity to learn about a revolutionary new technique in placing dental implants...
The 5 Most Common Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common dental operations in America. Around 85% of Americans have their wisdom teeth removed, due to the high risk of complications like tooth impaction, teeth shifting, and other hazards. So how can you tell if your wisdom...