The Dental Exam
Semi-annual dental exams are crucial to not only your oral health, but your physical health too. The exam itself involves more than looking at the surface of your teeth; your gums, bite, tongue, cheeks, neck, lymph nodes and jaw joints will also be evaluated. Each of these areas plays a vital role in keeping your
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a word we all have heard when describing a problem with dental health. We all nod with understanding when it’s mentioned, but how many really know what it is and what causes it. Our dental practice is here to shed some much needed light on the subject of gingivitis. Gingivitis is the early
Dental Health as You Age
Aging comes along with many changes in your health. As with other areas of your body, taking care of your teeth and gums become even more important. There is a myth that when you become elderly, you will lose your teeth. It is not a certainty at all. As long as you care for your
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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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Caring For Your Child’s Teeth
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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IV Sedation
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
