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When you think about dental health, it is not likely that you think about saliva as all that important. In fact, however, the saliva in your mouth affects your health and the health of your mouth and teeth significantly. Saliva is absolutely essential for a healthy mouth, gums, and teeth, as well as for your […]
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We all know and understand that oral health is important and it takes work on our end to maintain healthy oral hygiene habits. When it comes to implementation, however, sometimes the simple basics are placed to the side due to more immediate and pressing areas of your life, or it can simply feel daunting and
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The holidays are typically a time of increased sweets consumption, especially for children. How can you help your children make wise choices during this time of year to help protect their teeth and keep a healthy smile all year round? Below are some fun resources from the American Dental Association that can make caring for
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Gum recession is what happens when the gum tissue surrounding the teeth pulls away from the tooth, exposing more of the tooth and/or its root. In early stages, receding gumlines might be hard to notice. In fact, since it occurs gradually over time, you may not notice it as it typically does not initially present
It’s football season, and with it the reminder that in any contact sport (or speed sport) there is susceptibility to dental injury if you’re not adequately protected. In fact, it is estimated that between 13-39% of all dental injuries occur while playing sports. As well, at least 80% of dental injuries affect at least one
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Although none of us like to experience them, due to accidents and other potential causes, there are times when dental emergencies occur. When they do happen, it is important to know how to respond to ensure the best possible outcome and the greatest likelihood for minimal long-term damage to your teeth. With any emergency, we
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If you’ve ever experienced a toothache, you know full well that the pain is one that can vary greatly in severity and be difficult to identify exactly what teeth are affected. It is also a pain that most people would like to avoid when possible as it typically does not go away without treatment. Anytime
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A recent study indicated that 6 out of 10 Americans believe a whiter smile would boost their self-confidence and the over the counter tooth whitening industry has soared to over $1.4B annually nationwide. America wants whiter teeth! If you are concerned about the overall appearance of your (not so) pearly whites, you may be surprised
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When it comes to dental hygiene, it is never too early to start training your children in proper oral health habits. From the time their first tooth emerges, you have an opportunity to begin developing proper tooth care that they will eventually (hopefully!) take over on their own for a lifetime of healthy teeth! Below
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The ADA maintains that in order to achieve good dental hygiene for the prevention of cavities and gum disease you should ensure you are brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing your teeth a minimum of once daily. For those who dislike flossing, you may be asking, does this mean that traditional flossing is the
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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.
