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This month is Oral Cancer Awareness Month – a great time to share how you can back up these in-office screenings with your own awareness of oral cancer warning signs and when to report any concerns. Oral cancer is cancer that forms in the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, palates, sinuses, and throat. […]
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Do you want to make sure that your gums are as healthy as possible? If so, then you want to keep a close eye on your diet. Your gums take a lot of the nutrients out of the food you eat, and make you healthier as a result. If you eat the right foods, you
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Do you know why your teeth need you to get enough Vitamin D? It is true. Your teeth need you to make sure you either eat a diet that is high in Vitamin D, or that you get plenty of natural sunlight. This is because if you lack Vitamin D, your teeth will not be
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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
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When you last visited our office for your regular cleaning, you likely received an oral cancer screening. Many of our patients may not know or understand what an oral cancer screening is, or why we perform them. The oral cancer screening is a visual and physical exam of the oral cavity and connected tissues to
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We all know that taking care of our teeth is important, but did you know that your oral health can significantly affect your long-term heart health? If you suffer from gum disease at a moderate or advanced stage, you are at greater risk for heart disease than a patient with healthy gums. This is due
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You work hard to take care of your teeth, visiting River Valley Smiles regularly for cleanings and by practicing solid dental hygiene habits by brushing and flossing regularly. In order to make sure your toothbrush is also working hard for you and is not hindering your overall health, it is important to know when and
Perhaps it happened while eating a piece of hard candy or ice. Or maybe you fell on a hard surface. Regardless of the impact, broken or chipped teeth can happen to anyone. Even the most vigilant preventative dental care cannot avert the occasional accident that can happen to your teeth. Although the enamel that
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Part of your care at our dental office typically involves capturing routine x-ray images of your teeth and mouth for diagnostic purposes. Dental x-rays are extremely significant in the diagnostic process for your dental care. Dental x-rays capture an image of the teeth, bones, and soft structure within your mouth. By viewing this image,
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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
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.
