Boy with Down Syndrome smiling at the dentist, emphasizing inclusive dental care for people with disabilities
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A Guide to Dental Care for People with Disabilities

For people with disabilities, taking care of teeth can be tricky. Physical challenges or sensitivities can make regular dental visits tough, and problems like cavities or gum disease can happen without the proper care. But hey, specialized dentists and easy tips can help.  Let us show you how to find the right dentist, get financial…

Swollen white tongue with wavy scalloped edges, also known as macroglossia, featuring lie bumps along the surface, often linked to medical causes
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7 Treatment Tips for a Scalloped Tongue (Causes & Fixes)

Have you ever opened your mouth and looked in the mirror just to notice some ridges on the sides of your tongue? This condition, known as a scalloped tongue, is a bit concerning. It is more common than you might think, and you can treat it with simple measures. Let’s discuss everything about a scalloped…

3D comparison of dental implant and dental bridge showing implant with titanium post and bridge with connected crowns

Choice for Perfect Smile: Dental Bridges or Implants?

Ah, losing a tooth. Doesn’t it feel like losing a piece of yourself? Accident, decay, age – whatever the reason, that gap in your smile can impact your confidence, eating habits, and oral health.  But hey, no more despair: modern dentistry offers two fantastic solutions – dental bridges and implants. But which one is right…

Dr. Olga Dolghier with her team at Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry, supporting Pediatric Dentistry Career at PVPD

5 Reasons to Start Your Pediatric Dentistry Career at PVPD

Starting a career in dentistry can be rewarding, fulfilling, and challenging, with the added joy of working with kids. If you are also considering lending in pediatric dentistry, join a platform with progressive opportunities. Here at PVPD, our employees love what they do at our pediatric dentistry as PVPD supports and loves them. Additionally, the…

Experienced pedodontist administering local anesthesia to a child during a dental procedure.
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5 Local Anesthesia Types in Dentistry [Timeframe & Side Effects]

Do you also feel stressed while booking your dental appointment? Studies reveal that 10-30% of people have anxiety issues with dental procedures. But, with the local dentistry methods available in dentistry, now it’s easier than ever to get your desired treatment without pain.  With the increased use of anesthetics in dentistry, it has become an…

Happy Thanksgiving From Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Happy Thanksgiving From Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Thanksgiving is the best time to reflect on our cultural values and meet our loved ones during the season. As this occasion connects us and helps build lasting relationships, PVPD takes pride in making these moments special with their little patients by reviving their healthy smiles. We love to help kids regain their confidence with…

Dentist examining a man’s teeth for root canal recovery

Root Canal Recovery: Procedure, Causes, and Healing Tips

Having a root canal done is considered a significant achievement as you overcome the fear of losing a natural permanent tooth. But, sometimes, the scariest part is facing the healing phase, which can be a miserable experience for some individuals.  The root canal takes only a few days for full recovery unless there is some…

What Are Teeth Made Of – Close-up of a young man showing his teeth with a toothy smile, representing dental health.

What Teeth Are Made Of? 4 Essential Components

Teeth are made of four layers: enamel, dentin, pulp, and cementum. Enamel protects the tooth; dentin supports it; pulp contains nerves and blood vessels, and cementum anchors the root in the jaw. Teeth contribute to the major functions, including food chewing, digestion, swallowing, and speech, and add aesthetics to the human face as a bright…