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Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read more
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Is it possible to over brush?
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.
Our team at Mountain View Dental will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as Read more
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Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more
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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
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Oral-Systemic Health
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health Read more
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read more
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How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.
We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more
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Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Mountain View Dental frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just Read more
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The Root of the Matter
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.
A strong, healthy smile is built on a strong, healthy foundation. Let’s take a moment to explore just what creates that foundation—your roots. The Root of the Matter The visible part of Read more
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Which whitening is right for you?
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.
Many of our patients at Mountain View Dental have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to Read more
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Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.
Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read more
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every Read more
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Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.
The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more
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Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
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Should You Be Concerned about Your Child’s Bad Breath?
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.
The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read more