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You know that brushing your teeth at least twice a day is imperative to good oral health. And you probably know that using a good toothbrush is almost as important as the act of brushing itself. But did you know that there are a number of very common mistakes that many people make when brushing […]
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Your toothbrush does a very dirty job. It is used to scrub food, plaque, and detritus from between your teeth. It’s no wonder, then, that many people want to sanitize their toothbrush. Keeping your toothbrush clean and free from germs not only increases its effectiveness, it can even aid in your overall health. Here are
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Everyone knows the importance of regular dental hygiene practices. Brushing twice a day, flossing on a daily basis, and going to the dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning should be part of every person’s routine. But there’s more that you can do—and more that you really should be doing—in order to make sure your
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Have you been trying to figure out the best way to improve your oral health lately? If so, then we have some great news. One of the easiest improvements you can make is by changing out some of the items you drink each day that aren’t so good for you, with green tea. It’s a
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Lots of people get nervous when they think about going to the dentist. Here at River Valley Smiles, we make it our goal to make each visit as pleasant as possible. We understand what it’s like to have dental anxiety, and we work hard to do our best to alleviate it. Here are a few
When you have lost a significant portion of your teeth, or all of them, it is important that you get something to restore function to your mouth. This can be denture, or better yet, dental implants. Some people believe that dentures are the natural progression when teeth are missing. However, they are not as good
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A lot goes into dental implant surgery. It takes time to get the implants properly in place. During that time, your mouth was manipulated around, which can cause you to feel different for a short period of time after surgery. Most of the problems you feel right after surgery are temporary, and will correct themselves
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After having dental implants placed, they are going to take a bit of time to heal. During your recovery, you are going to be kept on a strict diet that doesn’t include hard foods, as chewing on those foods could displace your implants, and cause improper healing. Here are some of the best foods to
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Here at River Valley Smiles, we believe in what we call Continuing Care. This is the process of starting with patient education as young as possible, and continuing it on for years to come. This allows you to set a great foundation for a healthy smile, and keeps you educated on ways to keep it
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When you consider getting dental implants, it is easy to find what the benefits of them are. They help your mouth functioning like it did with your original teeth, they are permanent, and they can keep your mouth healthier than dentures. However, some people cannot help but be afraid of the procedure. Dental fears are
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River Valley Smile Center is a comprehensive dentistry practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Charles Liggett’s and Dr. Cole Johnson’s experience will make you feel right at home.
