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Whether the appearance of your teeth barely betrays your Sunday morning doughnut habit, or you need a total mouth transformation, you will probably need to get a dental X-ray at some point in your life. A vital diagnostic tool for dentists, X-rays are often misunderstood and even feared. Let’s dispel that fear by taking a […]
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If you’ve ever experienced any kind of tooth pain, then you know just how sensitive the nerves tucked inside them can be. Tooth pain can indicate a number of different dental problems, and the type and severity of pain that you are experiencing may be able to help you determine what kind of dental work
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It is not uncommon for first-time parents to wonder when they should start brushing their baby’s teeth (or tooth!). While regular brushing is an extremely important habit to get started young, there are many other factors to take into consideration concerning your child’s oral health. Let’s take a look at three important questions about baby’s
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Earlier this month, Dr. Liggett and his wife Heather traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica as part of a team of dentists, hygienists, lab techs and assistants to extract over 500 teeth, make over 150 dentures and perform over 300 cleanings! This was Dr. Liggett’s 16th trip to volunteer in Jamaica. Some photos below:
Food is almost always to blame for the problems that affect our teeth. Too much sugar, too many starches, and heavy grains pull minerals from the body that are vital to dental health without replacing them, and sugars are largely responsible for the plaque that builds up on teeth and causes cavities. So we know
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Gingivitis is a word we all have heard when describing a problem with dental health. We all nod with understanding when it’s mentioned, but how many really know what it is and what causes it. Our dental practice is here to shed some much needed light on the subject of gingivitis. Gingivitis is the early
A mistake many patients make that have had implants to replace missing teeth is slacking on their regular dental appointments. Many people think because the teeth are not real that there is no danger of decay or infection in their mouth, which means they do not need to keep coming to the dentist every six
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If you suffer from diabetes, you have many things to consider aside from your blood sugar as diabetes can affect a wide variety of aspects of your health. In fact, your oral health can directly impact how your body reacts to diabetes. If you do not take care of your diabetes and your oral health,
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Crooked teeth are more than a cosmetic issue; they can affect the status of your oral health too. The next time you think you are vain for wanting straight teeth, consider it a gift for your oral health. With straight teeth, you are able to have cleaner teeth which means less tooth decay, gum disease,
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What age is the right age to take your child to the dentist or orthodontist? These are questions that parents often wonder. Should you wait until your child has a full set of teeth before having his teeth checked out or should it be right away? Once your child has a set routine with the
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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.
