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Many people associate the golden years with the loss of dental health and, as a result, tooth loss. As you age, dental health does not need to deteriorate. There are ways that you can help ensure a great smile for a lifetime! Eat Nutritious Foods In your golden years, it is more important than ever […]
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This month is Oral Cancer Awareness Month – a great time to share how you can back up these in-office screenings with your own awareness of oral cancer warning signs and when to report any concerns. Oral cancer is cancer that forms in the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, palates, sinuses, and throat.
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Do you want to make sure that your gums are as healthy as possible? If so, then you want to keep a close eye on your diet. Your gums take a lot of the nutrients out of the food you eat, and make you healthier as a result. If you eat the right foods, you
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If you are like most adults, you do not floss as often or as well as you should. You may miss doing it here and there, or not do it every single day as you should. This doesn’t really hurt your overall oral health that much, right? Well, unfortunately, that is not accurate. When you
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Do you know why your teeth need you to get enough Vitamin D? It is true. Your teeth need you to make sure you either eat a diet that is high in Vitamin D, or that you get plenty of natural sunlight. This is because if you lack Vitamin D, your teeth will not be
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Flu season is upon us, which means a higher rate of illnesses. According to the CDC, the last few months of the year are considered “flu season.” This could mean a variety of things for you this year – some years there are new strains of the flu that come around causing serious illnesses and sometimes
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We all seek to take the best care of our mouth and teeth as possible. Sometimes this task can feel daunting, especially if you have had difficulty with cavities and other dental decay. While a faithful dental care regimen (including regular dental cleanings and daily brushing and flossing) lays the foundation for a happy mouth,
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As a dental patient, you have a number of choices when receiving care from our office. When filling cavities, for instance, there are more than one type of filling from which to choose. The two primary options are amalgam fillings and resin composite fillings. Although our dental team will always offer our professional input and
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Ideally, your teeth should last you for a lifetime. With proper care, cleaning, and preventive maintenance, the teeth that you have as a teenager should be the same ones you have as a senior citizen. However, teeth do wear down as the years pass, and there are some things that make this wear happen quicker
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When you last visited our office for your regular cleaning, you likely received an oral cancer screening. Many of our patients may not know or understand what an oral cancer screening is, or why we perform them. The oral cancer screening is a visual and physical exam of the oral cavity and connected tissues to
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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.
