We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent
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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
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Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent
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Gum Disease in Children
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis.
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What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Riverside Family Dentistry, a brighter smile is quick and easy!
Given
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Periodontal Health during Pregnancy
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still
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Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply.
What you
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There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read more -
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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What Are Dental Sealants?
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and
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Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read more -
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Riverside Family Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Moline, Illinois area
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Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read more -
Is your child a mouth breather?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters.
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MAFS Star Jake Edwards Undergoes a Smile Makeover And Helps Others Along the Way
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
A year ago, former Australian footballer Jake Edwards got married. On television. To a woman he'd just met. No, not in a Vegas wedding chapel—it was all part of Read more -
Snack Attack
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy
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