Family dentistry is a branch of dentistry that takes care of patients’ various dental requirements as they go through life. It covers procedures like teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, and preventative dentistry services, including dental sealants and restorative procedures. To meet the needs of every family member, Dr. Brian D. Valle P.A. provides various dental services…
If you have pain in or around a tooth, you might be able to treat it at home. Practicing good dental hygiene habits is the best way to avoid tooth problems. This includes a healthy diet and regular dental visits. But some severe toothaches won’t get better on their own and will need to be…
Why are Lip Products With SPF Important? The No. 1 area of the body people tend to ignore when using sunscreen is, surprisingly, the lips. Our lips have a thinner layer of cells compared to the rest of our skin and they contain less melanin, the pigment that helps protect our skin from the…
Mouth guards: Sports equipment that protects the smile With Spring Sports starting and National Children’s Dental Health Month coming to an end the ADA would like us to share some important information with you on their guidelines for sports equipment that can protect your smile. It’s easy to take some things for granted…
We wish everyone a wonderful Holiday. While we hope you indulge in many treats and feasts, we ask that you keep your oral hygiene in mind. Acids found in food and liquids can have a harmful affect on your teeth. Each tooth has a hard protective layer called the enamel. When acids come in contact…
Fall Allergies In the past year, 16.9 million adults and 6.7 million children were diagnosed with seasonal allergies. One of the worst symptoms of this malady is sinus pressure. Sinuses are pockets of bone lined with mucous membranes, the most “famous” of which lie in our face. When congestion develops in our maxillary sinuses (so named for their location…
What’s in Your Drink? We all know sugary soda is hard on our teeth, but here are a few things that might surprise you. According to a study in the Journal of General Dentistry, all soft drinks contain enough acidity to damage tooth enamel, and result in weaker teeth, sensitivity, and cavities. Researchers found that the non-colas such…
Oral Health and Heart Disease Everyone knows exercise is good for the heart and mind, but you may not be aware that poor oral hygiene can cause heart disease. If you have poor oral hygiene, you can end up with bleeding gum tissue. Bleeding tissue in the gums provides an entry point 700 for bacteria found in…