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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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Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the Read more -
Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more -
Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
Tooth decay is more prevalent than diseases like cancer, heart disease or influenza. It doesn't have to be—brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, less dietary sugar and regular dental cleanings Read more -
3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
There have been vast improvements over the years in various methods to restore diseased, damaged or missing teeth. A lot of this is due to better restorative materials that Read more -
Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
Long ago dental work could be painful and stressful—often for both patient and practitioner. Thankfully, that time is long past: today, most procedures are painless in large part due Read more -
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