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Root canals are a painless procedure that will preserve your tooth and keep the structure from becoming damaged due to infection and bacteria. It is really not that much different, from the patient’s perspective, than other dental procedures. Root canal treatment involves thorough cleaning and removal of infectious bacteria that have the potential to […]
The dentist treating the patient with missing teeth plays a huge role in natural appearance, function, and facial expression. The appearance of the entire lower half of the face depends on the teeth, where they are placed and their supporting structures. It is usually not too hard to determine that a person is wearing an
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Clear braces are an effective way of straightening your teeth as discreetly as possible. Instead of cumbersome metal braces, clear braces involve a system of clear, removable teeth aligners that are virtually invisible. You can even take them out while eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Each set of aligners is custom-designed for your teeth.
Dental amalgam has an established record of safety and effectiveness. Amalgam has been used to restore the teeth of more than 100 million Americans. However, the fact that its formulation includes mercury content has raised safety concerns in the minds of some. Small amounts of mercury vapor can be released from amalgam during placement, mastication
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Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is based on three important domains: the best available scientific evidence, a dentist’s clinical skill and judgment, and each individual patient’s needs and preferences. Only when all three are given due consideration in individual patient care is EBD actually being practiced. The first domain, evidence, is there to inform dentists and patients,
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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.
