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Moline, IL 61265 US
Dr. Ronald Riggins | Dr. Bryan Blew | Dr. Kyle Peterson
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My Blog
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What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read more -
Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause Read more -
Enjoy Your Ice Cream - But Just a Little for Your Dental Health's Sake
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
If you love ice cream, then you'll get a kick out of this: Your favorite treat has its own month. That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month, when Read more -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read more -
Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
It's a big transition when your child enters college — for both of you. You may find “cutting the apron strings” a little rocky at times. But like most parents, Read more -
Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Like the rest of healthcare, antibiotics have transformed dentistry. Advanced oral infections that once eluded successful treatment are routinely stopped with the use of these “wonder drugs.” But their Read more -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
posted: May 22, 2020.
Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted Read more -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: May 12, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read more -
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: May 02, 2020.
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits Read more -
Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Every year 150,000 people, mostly women over age 50, find out they have a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia. For many it begins as an occasional twinge along the Read more -
Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal Read more -
Address Your Teeth Grinding Habit Early to Avoid Potential Tooth Loss
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
Teeth grinding and other biting habits are more than a nuisance — they can generate twenty to thirty times the forces of normal biting. Over the long term, this Read more