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Sticky foods are never a good idea for anyone to eat as the residue of the foods stick to your enamel, putting you at risk for tooth decay. However, there are certain people that should avoid them at all costs for fear of ruining their dental health even further. Patients with Braces If you have […]
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When you are pregnant it seems as though everyone has some sort of advice to share with you. What to eat or not to eat, how to prevent stretch marks, how to ward off morning sickness – you name it and someone probably has advice on how to deal with it. But what pregnant women
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Does work at the office or your home life have you excessively stressed? Your River Valley Smile Center dentist can tell. Believe it or not, during regular routine oral exams your dentist is able to indicate whether or not your oral health shows signs of stress. Things like bruxism (grinding of the teeth), orofacial pain,
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No one really knows the reason we get canker sores, but we can all agree that they are painful! Some say that they are due to stress; while others say injury to the mouth is the culprit. While we do not have a concrete reason why some people are more susceptible than others to these
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Canker sores can be a real pain, literally. These sores, which have a white appearance with a red border can occur out of nowhere and be extremely painful. They are not contagious and as of yet, there is no definite reason for their appearance. One common denominator that has been noticed, however, is stress. There
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