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Have you ever noticed yourself sitting there in the middle of a mundane, or even a tense moment, with your jaw clenched tight? Grinding and clenching your teeth is called bruxism, and it can be dangerous to the health of your teeth. If you have noticed that you tend to do this, you need to […]
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Iced coffee is a great way to cool off during the hot days of summer. It gives you energy, cools you off, and allows you to take it with you when you go! What better opportunity is there for a refreshing drink, right? Well, not so fast. There are some things you need to keep
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Getting dental veneers can be a very simple procedure, and it can help your teeth go from looking alright, or even having a few issues with your teeth, to looking outstanding. There are many imperfections that dental veneers can help cover up, giving you a smile you can be proud to show off. If
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Summer is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about some delicious foods to include on summer menus. However, not all of those foods are the best idea for those who are trying to optimize their pretty white teeth. If you have plans to eat some of these items, you may want
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A large component of proper oral health care is taking good care of our toothbrush. If we neglect this important aspect of oral health care, we could be doing our teeth more harm than good. It is not difficult to care for our toothbrush, but its importance should be heavily weighted in our daily oral
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Although everybody hopes to be able to keep their natural teeth throughout their natural lives, it isn’t always possible. Gold and porcelain teeth are great choices when you only need one or two replaced – but what happens when you need several new teeth in a row? Don’t cringe at the thought of ill-fitting dentures
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Having Your Teeth Straightened Before Restoration It can take a lot of courage to make the decision to have your teeth restored, especially if that decision has been long overdue. But hold your horses for a moment – you may need to have your teeth straightened before undergoing any major restorative dental work. Whether you
Top of the line in restorative dentistry, dental implants offer extensive oral health benefits that other forms of tooth replacement cannot. With implants, a rod of metal is permanently fixed in the bone to serve as a new tooth root, and the porcelain teeth on top of the implants can easily be replaced when needed.
No matter what shape your teeth are in, Dr. Liggett’s first order of business after examining your teeth is to give them a cleaning. His team will use a specialized tool to remove the tartar, or hardened plaque, that has built up around your teeth and gums. This tool uses gentle vibrations and a cooling
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After brushing your teeth for at least one minute and flossing vigorously between every tooth, it can feel redundant to make mouthwash a regular part of your oral hygiene routine as well. Haven’t you fought that plague enough already? But using mouthwash every day does have some significant benefits to your oral health – although
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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.
