Christmas Whitening Special
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Do You Grind Your Teeth?
Teeth grinding or clenching, known as bruxism, is a common issue for many of our dental patients. In fact, approximately eight percent of adults grind their teeth (typically at night while sleeping), and this can cause potentially damaging results. Most adults that grind their teeth at night are completely unaware that it is happening (sleep
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Facing Your Dental Fears
It is quite common to face a bit of apprehension before visiting the dentist due to past experiences, fear of pain, fear of the unknown, or simply embarrassment over the state of your teeth. In fact, up to 20% of the population experiences dental anxiety at some level, with up to 8% so fearful that
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Oral Healthcare + Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, dental care is probably the last thing on your mind. Yet, taking care of your dental health is especially important during pregnancy due to an increased risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Pregnant women are more susceptible to gum disease and tooth decay for these main reasons: 1 – Hormonal
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The Benefits of Dental Implants
“““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““` There are many reasons that one should consider getting dental implants. They can help if you are suffering from just a single missing tooth, or if you don’t have any of your natural teeth left. Not only would you be able to eat the foods you may be missing out on now, but you
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Flossing 101
Flossing your teeth as part of a daily teeth cleaning regimen is important and necessary for long term oral health. Flossing has many benefits, but primarily accomplishes two main objectives: to remove plaque and food particles left behind by brushing and also to keep bacteria from forming in gum pockets around our teeth. In addition,
What Foods Stain Your Teeth?
Do you love the feeling of freshly professionally cleaned teeth? The smooth feeling and shiny look are something to be adored, but unfortunately, they do not last for long. As soon as you start eating, bacteria begins accumulating on your teeth, giving you the unpleasant stains that you just eliminated. The good news is with
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Kids’ Diet and Oral Health
It might seem like everywhere you look there are unhealthy foods beckoning your children to eat them, but there are ways to keep them on a healthy diet. Whether you are dealing with a toddler just experimenting with foods or a teenager that knows what he does and doesn’t like, it is never too late
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Snack Habits & Your Dental Health
Your diet affects more than your waistline; it also affects your teeth. You already know that sugary foods can cause tooth decay, but there are other foods that you might not even think about that can be bad for your dental health. Any food that has the ability to get stuck in your teeth, especially
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What to Have on Hand for After an Extraction
Having a tooth extracted can be quite a process. Although we at River Valley Smiles strive to make the procedure go as quickly and easily as possible, we know that you may be feeling a little bit of anxiety. Here are some things you can keep on hand to make the aftercare process go easier. Coconut
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