The connection between dental health and mental health is about much more than a rhyme. Recent articles in such journals as Psychiatric News have shown that the risk of severe dental issues increases with common psychological disorders. Conversely, severe toothaches and other dental problems can increase the odds of such problems as anxiety and depression. In our […]

If there’s one dental fact everyone knows, it’s that we humans only get two sets of teeth during our lifetimes. First, the “baby teeth” that start to come in during infancy and, second, the adult teeth that arrive after visits from the Tooth Fairy when we’re roughly six or seven years old. However, times are […]

If you read Dune or saw the recent movie version, you know that science fiction writer Frank Herbert conjured a bone-dry desert planet where water was as precious as gold. In a key scene, the leader of a desert tribe greets the aristocrat in charge of ruling his planet by spitting at his feet. According to protocol, […]

Many of us remember when the idea that marijuana would ever be legal and easy to obtain seemed like a hippie pipe dream – but here we are! Though cannabis sales are not currently legal in Santa Clarita and pot is prohibited by the federal government, in Los Angeles and many other California cities, dispensaries […]

Dental implants have become the gold standard replacement for missing teeth. Even so, it’s not something most people think about until they lose teeth due to oral health problems or trauma. Below are answers to many of the questions our patients at Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care may have. Do People Choose Dental Implants Over Dentures […]

For a brief time during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, people who didn’t need emergency care had a legitimate excuse to put off visiting the dentist. Now that the worst of the pandemic appears to be behind us thanks to vaccines and dental offices like Santa Clarita Valley Dental Group have learned how […]

Many people who wouldn’t think of skipping a check-up with their family doctor may tend to put off going to the dentist. We get it, life in beautiful but busy Santa Clarita can be hectic. The truth is, however, that the health of your gums and teeth and your overall health and well-being are all […]

Few things are as debilitating as the pain from a severe toothache. Pain medications may help, but they are a temporary solution. And if that cause is infected nerve tissue, true relief may only come from a root canal. Leaving it to fester is both painful and dangerous. What Happens During a Root Canal After […]

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening treatments are typically the first thing that comes to mind. It’s no wonder so many patients seek out whitening treatments. Most of us are regular consumers of at least one of the culprits most often responsible for stained teeth; coffee, tea, wine, sodas, and chocolates are just […]

If you’ve ever suffered from a severe toothache before, then you know how debilitating it can be. Pain radiates throughout your head, jaw, and neck, sapping your desire to do anything other than find immediate relief. Fortunately, an emergency dentist can help you through crippling pain by diagnosing the cause and providing treatment. What Causes […]