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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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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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From gold teeth to dental implants, there are lots of ways to replace a missing tooth or teeth. Determining which method is most suitable for your missing teeth, however, can be a challenge. It often comes down to the current health of your teeth and gums and where in your mouth you need a replacement
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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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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.
