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Semi-annual dental exams are crucial to not only your oral health, but your physical health too. The exam itself involves more than looking at the surface of your teeth; your gums, bite, tongue, cheeks, neck, lymph nodes and jaw joints will also be evaluated. Each of these areas plays a vital role in keeping your […]
Gingivitis is a word we all have heard when describing a problem with dental health. We all nod with understanding when it’s mentioned, but how many really know what it is and what causes it. Our dental practice is here to shed some much needed light on the subject of gingivitis. Gingivitis is the early
Aging comes along with many changes in your health. As with other areas of your body, taking care of your teeth and gums become even more important. There is a myth that when you become elderly, you will lose your teeth. It is not a certainty at all. As long as you care for your
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There are a lot of things to learn when you have children. New parents read up on many subjects such as the appropriate amount of time to breastfeed, when your child will start to walk and what’s the appropriate age for potty training. Dealing with a fussy baby is also something a new parent needs
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Ssshhhh. It’ a subject not normally talked about. Most people don’t want to mention it. We all have it at some point. Don’t think you have it? Think about “morning breath” as you turn to say good morning to your partner. Not a pleasant thought is it. Have you ever considered what causes it? Let’s
You know there is bacteria in your mouth. Since you were a child, you were probably told how dirty a bite from someone could be, and that bacteria in your mouth causes plaque and plaque causes cavities and gum disease. Bacteria in your mouth can cause a lot more than cavities and gum disease. It
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One of the worst things that you can do for your teeth is to sip a sugary drink all day long. Sugar in soda combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which attacks the teeth. Diet or “sugar-free” soda contains its own acid, which can also damage teeth. Each attack lasts about 20
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Ever chipped your tooth? Below is our advice on what you should do if that ever happens: There are many ways to repair a chipped tooth. Each situation is different and depends on a number of factors including where the tooth is in your mouth, how big the chip is, the overall health of the
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Learning to eat with new dentures requires time and patience. Getting Started Before placing food in the mouth, bring the teeth together and swallow. This will help to seat the denture fully. Then place small bites of food in the mouth and chew it slowly on the side that seems the most natural and
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If you are in a situation in which dentures are in your future, River Valley Smile Center is the right place for you! Dr Charles Liggett goes to great lengths to ensure that the dentures you receive are the best fitting and most natural looking dentures possible. Dr Liggett will take meticulous measurements
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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.
