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Clear braces are an effective way of straightening your teeth as discreetly as possible. Instead of cumbersome metal braces, clear braces involve a system of clear, removable teeth aligners that are virtually invisible. You can even take them out while eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Each set of aligners is custom-designed for your teeth. […]
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length. Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from
One of the best ways of making a first impression is by showing off a beaming, beautiful smile. For a variety of reasons, our teeth can become stained and discolored, even with daily brushing and cleaning. River Valley Smile Center offers effective PolaDay and PolaNight take home whitening trays that can lighten your teeth by
Gum disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone. Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and
One of the first things people notice about you is your smile and as such, you want your teeth to look as best they can. With the many innovations in the field of cosmetic dentistry,Dr. Liggett can correct a number of teeth imperfections and brighten your smile with beautiful, natural-looking results. Our cosmetic dentistry practice in
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Top 10 reasons to remove wisdom teeth: 10. Because there is limited space for wisdom teeth to erupt and because the surrounding gums are difficult to keep clean. Infection and inflammation are therefore common even when there are no apparent symptoms. 9. Even when wisdom teeth erupt through the gum tissues, they rarely provide
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What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is dentistry aimed at creating a positive change to your teeth and to your smile. Most think of tooth whitening or veneers when cosmetic dentistry comes to mind, but a cosmetic dentist can provide much more. A skilled, experienced cosmetic dentist can help to improve your appearance, your smile,
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As with any controversial topic, it is important to understand what the scientific research has shown. In this post I will be dealing the scientific facts about fluoride. Most people understand that fluoridation of water means that fluoride is added by the local municipal water supplier, and that’s generally correct. What most people don’t know
Dental amalgam has an established record of safety and effectiveness. Amalgam has been used to restore the teeth of more than 100 million Americans. However, the fact that its formulation includes mercury content has raised safety concerns in the minds of some. Small amounts of mercury vapor can be released from amalgam during placement, mastication
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Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is based on three important domains: the best available scientific evidence, a dentist’s clinical skill and judgment, and each individual patient’s needs and preferences. Only when all three are given due consideration in individual patient care is EBD actually being practiced. The first domain, evidence, is there to inform dentists and patients,
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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.
