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We all seek to take the best care of our mouth and teeth as possible. Sometimes this task can feel daunting, especially if you have had difficulty with cavities and other dental decay. While a faithful dental care regimen (including regular dental cleanings and daily brushing and flossing) lays the foundation for a happy mouth, […]
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As a dental patient, you have a number of choices when receiving care from our office. When filling cavities, for instance, there are more than one type of filling from which to choose. The two primary options are amalgam fillings and resin composite fillings. Although our dental team will always offer our professional input and
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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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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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If you struggle with feeling confident about your smile, River Valley Smiles is here to serve you. Our team of dental professionals not only treat the inside of your mouth and your overall dental health, but also the appearance of your smile. In fact, all of our dentists are well skilled in cosmetic dentistry and
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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
You visit our dental office for your semi-annual appointment and discover, again, that you have new decay (cavities) in your teeth and need further dental treatment. This is a discouraging diagnosis that all of us want to avoid…but how? We all have heard: eat less sweets and be sure to brush and floss daily.
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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.
