*Note: “I is for Integrity” is part 3 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* The second letter in our acronym, “TIKE,” stands for Integrity. Of the four core values South Valley Pediatric Dentistry focuses on, integrity plays perhaps
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*Note: “T is for Teamwork” is part 2 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* As discussed in our last post, South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values can be summarized with the acronym “TIKE.” The T in TIKE stands
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At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, we make it our goal to exhibit excellence in all aspects of our practice. While individual team members may sometimes fall short, we constantly seek to improve as individuals and as a team. With that goal in mind our staff has collaborated to define our core values. As we brainstormed
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We encourage everyone to care for their teeth as a way to prevent oral diseases such as gingivitis, cavities and dental abscess. But did you know that oral hygiene can also impact your overall health? Here are some of the ways that your oral health affects your total health: Oral Health and Heart Disease
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Blocked sinuses due to infection, allergies or illness will frequently manifest as tooth pain, among other odd causes of toothache…
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Sometimes we’re doing our best to keep our teeth clean, but cavities still come up. While, some people are just more prone to getting cavities, stepping-up in the cavity prevention department can help even the most cavity prone patients.
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If you’ve ever looked into braces for you or your child, you know that orthodontics can cost a pretty penny. However, many parents aren’t aware that there are things we can do to avoid ever needing braces. Along with early prevention measures at home (like avoiding pacifiers and thumb sucking), your general dentist may be
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October is national Dental Hygiene Month. That’s right, now’s the time to focus in on keeping our teeth clean! But sometimes with little ones effective tooth brushing and flossing is easier said than done!
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We all want what’s best for our kids, and that includes a healthy smile and a trauma-free dental experience. While, some children have a harder time than others, and there’s no magic bullet to make every child feel okay, having a consistent, positive, kid-oriented dental home can help the process go much easier.
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Lately the dental staff at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry have gotten more and more questions surrounding a new alternative treatment for dental decay: Silver Diamine Fluoride. Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF, is a topical treatment, which can be used to stop the progress of cavities. It has been used outside of the US for decades,
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