Dental Sealants for Kids
Why Sealants are Good Parenting Of course, we want the best for our family and our children, and most of us work at good parenting every day: quality schools, solid values, a sense of family. Time and money may put [...]
Baby and Children’s Teeth FAQ
Answers to some frequently-asked questions: Q: Why do we have two sets of teeth? A: A child needs teeth long before his or her jaw is big enough to accommodate the full set of adult teeth. Baby, or deciduous, teeth [...]
Dental Prevention Made Just For You!
Every patient has unique dental needs. When it comes to prevention in dentistry, two visits a year may be average, but more appointments are necessary if your case requires some extra care. That might mean that your mouth builds up [...]
The Routine Smile Exam
A Smile Exam Is Good For More Than Just Teeth We may uncover symptoms of other problems or illnesses. When you visit Bay Valley Dental in Salinas or San Jose for a routine smile exam, our team does a lot [...]
Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste
Why is brushing with it important? Brushing with toothpaste is important for several reasons: Toothpaste and proper brushing action work to remove plaque—a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on teeth and causes cavities and gum disease. Toothpaste contains [...]
A Metal-Free Mouth
Metal-Free, Tooth-Colored Fillings in Salinas, CA & San Jose, CA! Fix cavities or replace old mercury amalgams with tooth-colored fillings. The aesthetic results are beyond compare: replacing metal fillings creates teeth that look as fresh, white, and natural as when [...]
Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!
Dental Sealants in Salinas, CA & San Jose, CA A simple, preventative procedure that can save you the trouble of future cavities. It's the dreaded news that nobody wants to hear—you have a cavity that needs fixing. Instead of waiting [...]
Fluoride and Your Health
General Questions & Answers About Flouride What is fluoride, and why is it good for my teeth? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air, and in most foods. Fluoride [...]
Bad Breath? Get A Checkup!
We all hate bad breath, aka halitosis. It's annoying, offputting, and of course, embarrassing. But, in terms of your oral health, bad breath can be a symptom of more significant problems. Especially if there is a sudden, unexplained change, it [...]
Floss For Healthy Teeth
Everyone knows that dentists are concerned with flossing. It's one of the common questions we often ask our patients during routine check-ups. But we're not just trying to shame or humiliate you. There's good reason—using floss is crucial to excellent [...]
