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Do you have a dental appointment coming up but are considering canceling since your teeth feel fine? Has it been awhile since your last dental visit, but you simply don’t see the benefit of seeing us until you actually experience a problem? Are you afraid of what your dental visit might uncover, or do you …
The average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth. If you have lost or are facing the loss of even one or more teeth, there are potential concerns you will want to address to ensure they don’t affect your health or quality of life: -Mouth Function: …
If you are like most adults, you do not floss as often or as well as you should. You may miss doing it here and there, or not do it every single day as you should. This doesn’t really hurt your overall oral health that much, right? Well, unfortunately, that is not accurate. When you …
Flu season is upon us, which means a higher rate of illnesses. According to the CDC, the last few months of the year are considered “flu season.” This could mean a variety of things for you this year – some years there are new strains of the flu that come around causing serious illnesses and sometimes …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Having a tooth extracted can be quite a process. Although we at River Valley Smiles strive to make the procedure go as quickly and easily as possible, we know that you may be feeling a little bit of anxiety. Here are some things you can keep on hand to make the aftercare process go easier. Coconut …
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 …
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.
