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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 …
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 …
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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Tips Lower Your Risk of Cavities Dental care is as important as the care of any other body part. Unfortunately, not everyone drinks from this same cup; after all, skipping brushing every once in a while has no immediate harm. However, not brushing your teeth can add up over time, cumulatively increasing your risk for …
People Who Floss Are Less Likely to Be Overweight The fact is many people in the current digital society have an established daily oral hygiene routine. However, there are not too many people that floss their teeth regularly. In fact, only 49% of Americans floss their teeth every day, and 10% do not floss at …
Do Fluoride Treatments Protect Your Teeth? In-office whitening treatments offer additional protection against dental decay and the acid-producing bacteria that collects around the gingivae and teeth in a sticky transparent bio-film called plaque, but for additional oral care, fluoride treatments protect your teeth. If you don’t follow a regular practice of brushing twice a day …
Dangers of Ignoring Oral Health Long Term You should always take care of your teeth and never bypass taking care of them when you experience dental pain or sensitivity. Otherwise, you can end up having a multitude of dental complaints. Therefore, make sure you always schedule regular dental cleanings and exams. By having in-office exams …
Getting Ready for a Child’s First Visit to Our Office Some parents neglect taking their child to the dentist until he or she is older, or when most of the adult teeth have appeared. However, you should set an appointment for your child’s first dentist visit well in advance of that time. That is because …
How Sealants Protect the Teeth While sealants often are used on children’s teeth to protect against cavities, they are also useful on adult teeth to provide a barrier against decay. The following information demonstrates how sealants work to keep both children and adult teeth healthy and well-maintained. Because of the vulnerability of some teeth to …
By the time most people have reached late childhood or early adolescence, they are pretty much aware of the importance of oral health, especially the practice of properly and regularly brushing their teeth. We have all been told by parents, teachers and our dentists how we only get one set of (adult) teeth and if …
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.