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Have Symptoms of Bruxism? People with bruxism clench or gnash their teeth. There are two types of bruxism: awake bruxism and sleep bruxism. Sleep bruxism is more common. Some specialists consider bruxism to be a sleep related movement disorder as it is also common among people with other sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea and snoring. […]
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Tips to Encourage Kids to Brush and Floss Well Children are not always excited to brush and floss their teeth. Trying to encourage kids to brush and floss well can be pretty challenging. Children are less enthusiastic about brushing their teeth because they don’t find it fun or adventurous. There are, however, specific tips that can help get
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How a Dental Bridge Can Keep Your Teeth Healthier A dental bridge is designed to fill in for missing teeth and are made up of pontics (artificial teeth) that take the missing tooth’s shape and size. The pontic is fixed to the tooth next to the missing one (abutment tooth) or fitted to the jaw using
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Do You Need to Brush Your Tongue Each Day? The tongue is essential in both speech production and the digestion of food. When food moves through the mouth, some remains stick on to the tongue. As you brush your teeth, you should always brush your tongue each day You can use your regular toothbrush to clean
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How to Improve Your Smile River Valley Smiles Center is a comprehensive dentistry practice run by Drs. Charles Liggett and Cole Johnson. It is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is always committed to providing amazing smiles to patients through cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Charles Liggett and the River Valley Smiles team have broadened treatments to
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Should You Use an Electric Toothbrush or Keep Using Your Traditional One? Healthy teeth promote physical, emotional, and mental health. Human beings have been brushing their teeth since 3000 B.C. In those early years, man used crude brushes made of twigs and tree branches. Thankfully, the toothbrush has evolved through the millenniums with every new
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Should You Consider Dental Bonding for Your Dental Imperfections? During dental bonding procedures, the dentist uses a special plastic material that resembles a real tooth. The material used is usually soft when applied then hardens under a certain light. Dental bonding is used to repair cracked teeth, chipped teeth, and cavities and to improve discolored
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Brushing Teeth Doesn’t Have to be Boring! Our choice of toothpaste is driven by different reasons. Some people will use a certain toothpaste due to dental problems, such as tooth sensitivity, discolored teeth, and bleeding gums. Toothpaste manufacturers have come up with different toothpastes to meet their customers’ demand for variety. As you choose your
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Reasons to Call Your Dentist Immediately Tooth pain is very disruptive, affecting the functionality of the whole body and the individual’s ability to concentrate. Pain when biting down can result from a set of factors. If you experience such problems, you need to see your dentist and have your teeth checked and treated. There are
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Sensitive Teeth Following a Filling Dental fillings are commonly used to treat or manage cavities that, on their own, are painful. During filling, the dental technologist or dentist uses composite or amalgam to fill the holes formed. However, as much as this procedure is simple and essential, most people have sensitive teeth.. Most times, 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.
