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The term ‘oral screening’ refers to the act of looking for oral cancer before a patient shows any noticeable symptoms. Finding cancer during the early stages makes treatment easier and more effective and thus oral cancer screenings are a very important part of your oral hygiene. Scientists are still trying to better understand oral cancer, […]
What Goes On When You Have an Oral Cancer Screening? Read More »
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
Things to Do During Pregnancy to Help Your Child’s Oral Development Read More »
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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There are many different foods that are touted for their benefits to your teeth, but what about your gums, do they not have any allies in the culinary world? On the contrary! There are quite a few different foods that can help to keep your gums healthy. If you have been trying to maintain a
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We are all very well aware of how important it is to brush your teeth at least two times each day, plus flossing and using mouthwash, but why are all of those steps necessary? Doesn’t brushing your teeth do enough to avoid some of those steps, at least some of the time? The answer is
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Many people only worry about the foods they eat when it comes to keeping their mouths healthy. The truth is, what you drink can be just as important, if not more so. Summertime, people like to indulge a bit more with fun drinks to cool off with, but not all of them are really
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Not all fruits are considered great for your teeth due to the natural sugars they contain, but eaten as part of a healthy diet and followed up by a good oral hygiene routine, they can help your smile. During these summer months, many people want to be able to enjoy the seasonal fruits that come
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Gardening is typically not a dental topic, but when it comes to growing foods that you can eat to keep your mouth healthy, it becomes one. If you have been trying to decide what foods to put out back in your garden, there are a few that stand out. Here are a few options to
Foods to Grow in Your Garden This Year to Boost Your Oral Health Read More »
There are quite a few people who do not go to the dentist as often as they should out of fear. This can be a fear of not knowing what is wrong and assuming the worst, or it can even be a fear of not having control while sitting in the dentist’s chair. If you
Talking to Your Dentist Can Go a Long Way in Easing Dental Fears Read More »
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.
