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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 …
If enjoying a spoonful of ice cream or sipping a cup of hot coffee incites a painful response from your teeth, you likely are suffering from tooth sensitivity. For those of us that experience tooth sensitivity when consuming hot or cold foods/drinks, it can be troubling and concerning. Although tooth sensitivity and pain is certainly …
Teeth grinding or clenching, known as bruxism, is a common issue for many of our dental patients. In fact, approximately eight percent of adults grind their teeth (typically at night while sleeping), and this can cause potentially damaging results. Most adults that grind their teeth at night are completely unaware that it is happening (sleep …
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 …
Taking care of your teeth is an incredibly important part of your daily routine. We all need to make sure that brushing, flossing, and rinsing with the right mouthwash is something that is being done at least one to two times each day. However, we cannot always stop in the middle of our day to …
Have you ever noticed yourself sitting there in the middle of a mundane, or even a tense moment, with your jaw clenched tight? Grinding and clenching your teeth is called bruxism, and it can be dangerous to the health of your teeth. If you have noticed that you tend to do this, you need to …
Most everyone has a first aid kit handy, especially if they have kids or are very active, but do you have a dental emergency kit? You might not think that this is an important thing to have when everything is just fine, but one dental emergency is enough to scare you into wishing that you …
If your toothache is minor, sometimes an over-the-counter ibuprofen is enough to take the pain away. This will help with any swelling and discomfort you may be feeling. It is best to take it before the pain gets out of hand in order to keep the pain manageable. In addition to ibuprofen, there are several …
If you wake up at night with a sore jaw or your partner tells you that you were grinding your teeth in the middle of the night, you likely suffer from bruxism. Grinding your teeth at night could be a telltale sign for many conditions and warrants a trip to the dentist. Some people grind …
Bruxism, or gnashing and grinding of the teeth, is one of the most prevalent oral health concerns today affecting an estimated 20% of the population. It can occur both during waking hours, usually subconsciously, and while sleeping. At least 80% of bruxers deny the condition or are completely unaware of the occurrence. Another common disorder …
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.
