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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more -
Make your child’s next visit to our office great!
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more -
The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more -
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more -
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read more -
What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more -
Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than Read more -
Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Visalia Dental Group is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your Read more -
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more -
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more -
Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
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 -
How long will a root canal last?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime. There are a few factors that ensure Read more -
Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more -
Should I have TMD treated? Why?
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more -
Intraoral Cameras
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a Read more -
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Visalia Dental Group we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more