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It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental
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Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to
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Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
At Riverside Family Dentistry, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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Can children be at risk for periodontal disease?
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Moline, Illinois office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing
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Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what
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Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy
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What's on your fall reading list?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Riverside
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Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
There are lots of ads out there for toothpastes that claim to repair damaged tooth enamel.
Can you treat cavities and tooth decay at home? Well, mostly, no, you can’t.
Can you
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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
the doctor and our team at Riverside Family Dentistry will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can
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Are you a tooth grinder?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your
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September is National Gum Care Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
Can you believe it's already September? At Riverside Family Dentistry, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring
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Something To Chew On
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
Chewing gum can be a sticky problem. We’re not talking about etiquette, or nutrition, or how to get rid of the darned stuff when you don’t have a trash container
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Why Do Molars Seem to Get More Cavities?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them?
It’s the
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