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Sometimes no matter how well we care for our teeth there are things about them we just don’t like. You might think your teeth are too small. You might think your teeth aren’t aligned correctly. You might think your teeth aren’t white enough. And when you have this impression of your teeth, it’s very difficult […]
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There are a lot of things to learn when you have children. New parents read up on many subjects such as the appropriate amount of time to breastfeed, when your child will start to walk and what’s the appropriate age for potty training. Dealing with a fussy baby is also something a new parent needs
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Your Comfort Is Our Priority We offer sedation dentistry to make your experience with us as pleasant as possible. Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. River Valley Smile Center offers oral and IV anesthesia to our patients. These medications are widely used and are proven to be safe and effective
Ssshhhh. It’ a subject not normally talked about. Most people don’t want to mention it. We all have it at some point. Don’t think you have it? Think about “morning breath” as you turn to say good morning to your partner. Not a pleasant thought is it. Have you ever considered what causes it? Let’s
Congratulations Dr. Becker! This past weekend Dr. Becker competed in the Heart of America Crossfit competition in Springfield, MO. His team, from CrossFit 413, won first place in their division. Check out Dr. Becker in the video below!
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You know there is bacteria in your mouth. Since you were a child, you were probably told how dirty a bite from someone could be, and that bacteria in your mouth causes plaque and plaque causes cavities and gum disease. Bacteria in your mouth can cause a lot more than cavities and gum disease. It
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Last weekend Dr. Liggett was inducted into the International College of Dentists. The ICD is the oldest and largest international honor society for dentists in the world. There are over 12,000 members in 122 countries. Congratulations!
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IV sedation tends to be the method of choice for patients who don’t want to be aware of the procedure – you “don’t want to know” or if you are anxious or fearful of dental procedures. This method of sedation is often known as ‘twilight’ or ‘sleep’ anesthesia. IV sedation dentistry works well for many
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One of the worst things that you can do for your teeth is to sip a sugary drink all day long. Sugar in soda combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which attacks the teeth. Diet or “sugar-free” soda contains its own acid, which can also damage teeth. Each attack lasts about 20
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Statistics reveal that we place a high value on our smiles. According to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey: -Virtually all adults (99.7%) believe a smile is an important social asset. 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex. -Three-quarters (74%) of adults feel
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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.
