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Dental Infections
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Elmer A. Villalon, DDS will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more
Pregnancy and Oral Care
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Elmer A. Villalon, DDS is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, Read more
The Secret to Fresh Breath
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more
Thanksgiving in North America
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
Where Is TMJ Pain Felt?
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

TMJ pain is primarily felt on either side of your jaw. However, pain stemming from the TMJ can lead to pain in other areas such as headaches and/or neck pain. Read more
Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Oral Appliances To Reduce Teeth Grinding
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Oct. 21, 2021.

Get teeth grinding under control by simply wearing a dental device while you sleep. Are you guilty of grinding your teeth? Do you do it while you sleep? Are you experiencing Read more
The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

When patients of Elmer A. Villalon, DDS hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the Read more
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more