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When you are pregnant, dental care is probably the last thing on your mind. Yet, taking care of your dental health is especially important during pregnancy due to an increased risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Pregnant women are more susceptible to gum disease and tooth decay for these main reasons: 1 – Hormonal […]
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Flossing your teeth as part of a daily teeth cleaning regimen is important and necessary for long term oral health. Flossing has many benefits, but primarily accomplishes two main objectives: to remove plaque and food particles left behind by brushing and also to keep bacteria from forming in gum pockets around our teeth. In addition,
Do you love the feeling of freshly professionally cleaned teeth? The smooth feeling and shiny look are something to be adored, but unfortunately, they do not last for long. As soon as you start eating, bacteria begins accumulating on your teeth, giving you the unpleasant stains that you just eliminated. The good news is with
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It might seem like everywhere you look there are unhealthy foods beckoning your children to eat them, but there are ways to keep them on a healthy diet. Whether you are dealing with a toddler just experimenting with foods or a teenager that knows what he does and doesn’t like, it is never too late
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Your diet affects more than your waistline; it also affects your teeth. You already know that sugary foods can cause tooth decay, but there are other foods that you might not even think about that can be bad for your dental health. Any food that has the ability to get stuck in your teeth, especially
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After chipping a tooth, you may be tempted to skip getting it looked at. “After all,” you may think, “it’s a long trip to the dentist’s office, and besides my tooth feels just fine. It will keep until the next time I have a normal cleaning appointment.” Such an approach can be quite problematic, however.
Using a good mouthwash after you brush and floss is a great way to cap off your oral hygiene routine. Mouthwash gets in the crevices you may have missed with your toothbrush, and helps kill the bacteria that cause bad breath, plaque, and other issues. That being said, not all mouthwashes are created equal. Just
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A big part of our relationships with our patients is the fact that we regularly engage in education. At River Valley Smiles, we want you, our patient, to feel completely confident in your lifestyle choices that will affect your dental health. To get you there, we know you need to be educated about various things
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You know that brushing your teeth at least twice a day is imperative to good oral health. And you probably know that using a good toothbrush is almost as important as the act of brushing itself. But did you know that there are a number of very common mistakes that many people make when brushing
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Your toothbrush does a very dirty job. It is used to scrub food, plaque, and detritus from between your teeth. It’s no wonder, then, that many people want to sanitize their toothbrush. Keeping your toothbrush clean and free from germs not only increases its effectiveness, it can even aid in your overall health. Here are
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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.
