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Riverside Family Dentistry
609 22nd St.
Moline, IL 61265 US
Dr. Ronald Riggins | Dr. Bryan Blew | Dr. Kyle Peterson
609 22nd St. Moline, IL 61265(309) 797-2001
My Blog
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If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged Read more -
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative Read more -
Stop Annoying Canker Sores with These Effective Treatments
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Sometimes it's the little things that can be most annoying. Those occasional small sores that pop up on the inside of your mouth are a case in point. Although Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
Super Bowl LIV is set for February 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, where the top two teams in pro football will vie for the coveted Read more -
What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes Read more -
4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.
Although we begin our New Year's resolutions with high hopes, many of them fall by the wayside by the end of January. It simply takes tremendous willpower to lose Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read more -
It's an Art: Determining Tooth Color in Composite Resin Restorations
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
It takes a lot of skill, experience, talent and artistry to create tooth restorations that look so natural that no one can tell them apart from the originals. To Read more -
You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried Read more -
Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
Wearing braces isn't just for teenagers — straightening teeth can be just as viable a need when you're an adult. For example, it may be necessary to first move Read more -
Why
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more -
Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health. Your stomach Read more -
The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
While the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation have contributed to rising cancer survival rates, they can still have an adverse effect on the rest of the body. That includes Read more -
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep. But here’s Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more