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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 come in and see a River Valley Smile Center dentist for an exam, part of what you are getting is a screening for oral cancer. It may not seem obvious to you, but it is something that is done each time we see you for a full examination. We are looking for anything
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For some people, changing their toothbrush is something that just falls to the bottom of their list of priorities. However, this can cause problems in your mouth if you are not flipping it out often enough. Some people only need to replace their toothbrush about every three months and not think anything more about it
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Getting composite fillings is something that is becoming increasingly popular. It allows you to have the fillings you may need in your front teeth, without the eyesore that comes along with a dark color. Most of the time, composite fillings are a great option. However, they are not always perfect for everyone. If you want
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Acids are very powerful. They can do a lot of damage in a very short amount of time. If acids are left on your teeth long enough, they will eventually erode the enamel of your teeth, and this will likely leave you in a significant amount of pain. If your teeth hurt and you aren’t
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Most people who are trying to focus on getting, and maintaining, perfect oral health avoid snacks. This can actually be harmful in some ways. If you are neglecting what your body needs, or going without food when you should be eating, it could cause damage to your entire body, including your oral health. Instead, what
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Coffee and red wine are two favorite drinks of many adults. While they might taste great, they are not very easy on your teeth. Excessive or long-term consumption of either drink can equal unsightly stains on your teeth. Aside from giving up your favorite drinks altogether, there are a few simple things that you can
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Do you use a straw for your drinks at home? Chances are that the answer is no. Just as you receive a straw with your drink in restaurants, you should get in the habit of doing the same thing at home. Believe it or not, drinking through a straw has many dental benefits that could
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You have likely heard the warnings about smoking and how it is bad for your physical health, but rarely do you hear about the dangers that it also poses to your oral health. Dr. Liggett would like to inform you of these dangers in order for you to understand what smoking does to your teeth,
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For some people, changing their toothbrush is something that just falls to the bottom of their list of priorities. However, this can cause problems in your mouth if you are not flipping it out often enough. Some people only need to replace their toothbrush about every three months and not think anything more about it
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