Dental Blog | Elmer A. Villalon DMD - Sleep Dentist in Pueblo, CO

Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read more
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
What Are Dental Sealants?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and Read more
What Your Snoring Could Be Telling You
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

There are many reasons why someone might snore. Of course, if your partner complains that your snoring is akin to a buzz saw or freight train, then this habit could Read more
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
Happy Fourth of July
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Care for Your Dentures
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read more
Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read more
Causes of Neuropathic Pain
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Apr. 22, 2021.

Dr. Elmer Villalon of Pueblo, CO, helps patients with neuropathic face pain manage their pain and stay healthy. Neuropathic pain happens when the nervous system is damaged or not functioning Read more
What Is Causing Your Headaches?
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Jan. 22, 2021.

How your dentist in Pueblo, CO can help prevent headache pain. Do you suffer from chronic headaches? If so, did you know your dentist can help prevent your headache pain? It’s Read more
FAQ's: TMJ
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Jan. 04, 2021.

Around 10 million adults in the U.S. suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. Your TMJ enables you to chew, talk, and move your jaw. TMJ disorder can cause pain and Read more
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Dec. 02, 2020.

Sleep apnea is a serious disorder where you stop breathing various times while you sleep. In some cases, your dentist in Pueblo, CO can help treat sleep apnea. Schedule an Read more
Developing A Good Oral Care Routine
Author: Elmer A. Villalon, DDS posted: Jul. 20, 2020.

What is a proper oral hygiene routine? Besides frequent visits to your dentist, Dr. Elmer Villalon, in our Pueblo, CO, office, generally, it’s one that would give you teeth that Read more
Get Relief From Your Headaches
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

How your dentist in Pueblo CO can help with headache pain Headaches can be debilitating and frustrating. If you suffer from chronic headaches, you deserve relief. Now, you can achieve relief Read more
How Dental Sleep Appliances Help You Sleep Better
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 25, 2020.

Does your sleep apnea leave you feeling exhausted and irritable? A dental sleep appliance provided by your Pueblo, CO, dentist, Dr. Elmer Villalon, can help you get the sleep you Read more
Signs That You May Have Periodontal Disease
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 05, 2020.

If you don't adequately brush and floss after a meal, dental plaque will accumulate on your teeth around the gum tissue. When this sticky film of bacteria builds up, it Read more