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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start,
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Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral
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Whitening Teeth with Braces
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
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Anonymous
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season
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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?
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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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