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Getting a bright, white smile does not always mean going through the whitening process. While we can help you with professional teeth whitening, there are ways that you can enhance your smile at home without any products. This method simply requires you to eat a diet that is appropriate to whiten your teeth and to […]
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Every patient will have a different answer when it comes to deciding whether a root canal or extraction is the perfect choice, but in general, the idea is to keep the tooth intact whenever possible. This means avoiding extraction at all costs. There used to be an old myth roaming around that root canals could
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If you have excessive gum tissue that shows when you smile, it is considered a gummy smile. It can make your teeth seem very short and your gums look as if they go on forever. Many people are embarrassed by this condition and do whatever they can to avoid smiling in front of others or
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If you do not have a perfect smile, cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of choices to repair them. This is great news for people that have suffered from an unsightly smile that embarrasses them or causes them to have self-esteem issues. One of the options to correct a less than pleasing smile is dental bonding.
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During your pregnancy, you likely take good care of your body, ensuring that you are eating, sleeping, and exercising the right amount to keep you and your baby healthy. One area that many expectant mothers overlook, however, is the need to care for their teeth. Your mouth plays a vital role in the success
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No one wants to think about dental emergencies, but being prepared is half of the battle. Understanding how to handle the situation and how much time you have is the only way to ensure that your situation has a positive outcome, which means trying to save the natural tooth. Stay Calm The key to the
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Oral piercings seem to be a trend that is not going anywhere anytime soon. Teens and even some adults find pleasure in piercing their tongue or cheek. While these accessories might look good, they pose a large number of dangers to a person’s oral health. If you have been unable to convince your teen or
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Are you familiar with restorative dentistry? You may have even had a restorative procedure performed and just not realized that is what it was called. It is a practice that is receiving a lot of attention in recent years, but is often considered cosmetic, when it is so much more. Restorative procedures not only provide
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The days following tooth extraction are not as horrible as you might imagine. Yes, there is going to be some pain, but with a few simple home remedies, you should be able to keep the pain minimized and be able to carry on with life as normal. The good news is that dental technology has
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Most everyone has a first aid kit handy, especially if they have kids or are very active, but do you have a dental emergency kit? You might not think that this is an important thing to have when everything is just fine, but one dental emergency is enough to scare you into wishing that you
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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.
