Monitoring your teeth for potential issues is an important part of maintaining oral health. Should something happen, your dentist will be able to recognize any signs of danger and fix the problem before it gets worse. From the time your first tooth erupts as a child, your teeth are constantly moving … [Read more...] about Okay, It’s Time to Pull: 3 Definitive Signs That You Need to Get That Tooth Pulled
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FAQ: The Ins and Outs of Root Canals
When a cavity or damaged tooth develops a deep dental infection, your dentist will likely recommend a root canal and follow-up care. Here at Arkansas Family Dental, we teach our patients that preventative dental care is the most effective method for preventing dental infections, disease, and other … [Read more...] about FAQ: The Ins and Outs of Root Canals
The Evolution of Teeth, Part 4: Tooth Development in Seniors
As adults age, maintaining oral health shifts to concerns of restorative care and disease diagnosis. In contrast to the dental concerns of children and young adults, senior dental care for senior adults becomes more focused on restoration over prevention. Although teeth stop developing after a … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Teeth, Part 4: Tooth Development in Seniors
The Evolution of Teeth, Part 3: Tooth Development in Adults
Permanent adult teeth need regular dental care to sustain a healthy smile and cosmetic procedures can provide long-term solutions to a variety of dental issues. Healthy dental habits learned throughout childhood can be sustained into adulthood with a comprehensive oral hygiene routine. Permanent … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Teeth, Part 3: Tooth Development in Adults
What Your Mouth is Telling You – Symptoms & Warning Signs of Possible Diseases
Even when you feel physically well, your mouth could be telling a different story by revealing some warning signs of possible disease. When the inside of your mouth becomes sore or painful, chances are, it's trying to tell you something, and several conditions could be oral warning signs of bigger … [Read more...] about What Your Mouth is Telling You – Symptoms & Warning Signs of Possible Diseases