posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths form a film called plaque. Read more

posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read more

posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read more

posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read more

posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more

posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Mountain View Dental for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked Read more

posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more

posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more

posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more

posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

Putting off your dental visit to Mountain View Dental because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, the doctor and Read more

posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Ridgefield, Washington office, there is one family member that might Read more

posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more

posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that Read more

posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Mountain View Dental, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given Read more

posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more