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Crooked Teeth and Braces: Can I Leave My Teeth Crooked If I Don’t Want Braces? Some people prefer to bypass orthodontic treatment if they do not want to pay the related costs, or spend time on the treatment. While you can live with crowded or crooked teeth, it is not advised. Below are the reasons […]
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Recovery Tips for After Dental Implant Placement Dental implants make it possible for people to replace missing teeth with fixed restorations. The titanium or zirconium posts fuse with the bone to anchor restorations. Typically, it takes about six months for to occur, or for the implants to become stable. Therefore, after implant surgery, you
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In modern society, having a radiant, white smile is a sign of status and self-maintenance. Many people spend significant amounts of money on at-home and professional whitening products and services. The truth is that just because a smile may be dazzling white doesn’t mean it is also healthy. Here are some tips from the dental
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There is a surprising connection between your mouth and body that can be easy to overlook. Chronic illnesses such as diabetes and arthritis may be associated mainly with the negative effects it has on the body, but they can also impact your oral health in significant ways; more than what you may expect. Diabetes It
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When choosing food to eat throughout your day, it is important to make decisions that will benefit your body to ensure you have the nutrients and energy you need to function. Food choices don’t just stop at helping your body, however, what you eat can help you achieve a healthier smile. Foods That Help Your
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Cosmetic dentistry has greatly increased in popularity in recent years as people try to achieve a better smile. Your smile is a very important part of who you are as it can damage your self-esteem should you be embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth. One of the most minimally invasive procedures to improve the
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At some point in your life you will suffer from toothache pain and unfortunately you may have to wait to see us, if it is not a dental emergency. So, the question is always, what do we do for the pain until we can get into the office? Here are a few ways to help
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Tips to Help Crowns Last as Long as Possible Typically, when a patient goes to a dentist and they have a dental crown or crown(s) put in, they may hear the crown referred to as a “permanent crown.” This statement can be a bit misleading to some patients, as they then think the “permanent” crown
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Dentures Can Lead to Bad Breath Struggles Dentures are much like our natural teeth in that they can still have buildups of plaque and tarter. It is this buildup of the plaque and tarter that leads to the bad smelling breath people often talk about with dentures. However, there are things you can do to
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Why In-Office Whitening Trumps DIY Whitening Kits Everybody wants that picture perfect smile, or at least as close as they can get and for that to happen – white teeth are essential. However, as time goes on your teeth lose that natural white appearance and begin to dull for all sorts of reasons. Whatever 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.
