Have you noticed a filmy substance that may keep building up along your gumline and on your teeth? Does brushing, flossing, or gently scraping it usually make it go away for a time? That could be plaque, a continually forming sticky and colorless film of sugars and bacteria. You naturally have bacteria residing in your mouth and which can gather... read more »

  If you wish to enhance your smile through the use of a mouthwash treatment, it is always important to understand the differences between each one. Two common varieties of mouthwash are cosmetic mouthwashes and therapeutic mouthwashes. Whereas cosmetic mouthwash is mainly used to freshen breath, therapeutic mouthwash can actually kill the bacteria responsible for bad breath and even provide... read more »

Satisfy your smile with your perfect mouthwash. Not only are mouthwashes designed to improve the smell of your breath, but they can clean your teeth, fortify your tooth enamel, and even brighten your smile. Always select a mouthwash that can help accomplish the needs you desire. Listed below are a few types of mouthwash you should consider: - All-purpose and... read more »

Toothpaste is a handy tool to have when you’re brushing your teeth and cleaning your smile. It can help your teeth and gums in many ways. To make this possible, it has beneficial ingredients. To tell you more about these ingredients so you can better understand the type of toothpaste you use, our River Valley Dental dental team is happy... read more »

This holiday season, consider asking Santa for a healthy smile. You can gift yourself the gift of oral health, and your smile will thank you. Your smile's enemy is plaque and calculus on your teeth and gumline. This soft, sticky film contains millions of bacteria which can lead to gum disease, loose teeth, and bad breath if it is not... read more »