Little Rock Family Dental Care Blog

How to Care for Dental Implants

July 20, 2018

If you have taken steps toward improving your smile and have had a cosmetic dentist perform dental implant surgery, congratulations! You’re one of the lucky people who have gone forward with improving your smile and the overall function of your teeth. It is now time to take care of your investment and learn about the best ways to care for your new dental implants.

Dental Implant FAQs

Not sure if dental implants are right for you? The cosmetic dentistry team at Little Rock Family Dental Care can help! Schedule a consultation today. (more…)

How to Fix Teeth with Cosmetic Dentistry

June 20, 2018

Even though many people might be lucky enough not to need braces or any other dental corrections in their younger years, they might still not be completely happy with how their smile appears. The appearance of teeth can become increasingly important as younger people transition into their adult years and think about their career goals. For many jobs, your appearance is an important aspect of looking presentable, so fixing any imperfections might become a higher priority.

Likewise, older patients might decide to have their smile corrected because it has changed over time and might not look the way they want. That’s where cosmetic dentistry can come into play!

The skilled cosmetic dentists at Little Rock Family Dental Care have been helping patients throughout Arkansas who visit our office to either discover a smile they did not know they had or refine their existing appearance to achieve their desired look. (more…)

Harmful Effects of Charcoal Toothpaste

May 24, 2018

Over the years, various teeth whitening trends have taken off in popularity and almost always offer benefits that sound too good to be true. Most of the time, that’s because they usually are too good to be true! Dentists must be vigilant to the changes in these trends and educate patients whenever possible.

One of the latest trends involves using charcoal-based toothpastes to whiten and brighten teeth. However, professional dentists have a lot to say about this trend and its impact on teeth. (more…)

What to Do If Your Filling or Crown Falls Out

March 21, 2018

Losing a filling or crown can be unexpected, startling, and certainly alarming. They may fall out for a number of reasons such as when, over time, chewing hard foods loosens the filling or saliva breaks down the bonding. Worse still, a filling or crown might fall out because of tooth decay in which the foundation of the tooth rots away, causing it to lose support and fall out.

When the filling or crown falls out, you must take certain steps to protect the tooth. If left uncared for, food debris can get into the holes in your teeth and cause bacteria to grow and accelerate the decay. Tooth decay can lead to numerous other problems with teeth and gums, and it often can lead to a bad odor in your mouth.

If you find that your crown or filling has fallen out, regardless of the condition of the tooth underneath, you need to care for the tooth quickly before it becomes an even more difficult situation to handle. (more…)

Immediate Tooth Pain Relief for Emergency Dental Care

February 1, 2018

To begin, we would like to provide a friendly reminder that Little Rock Family Dental is available for emergency dentistry between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, even during lunch.

What is Emergency Dental Care?

Emergency dental care is an incredibly important service, one that we strive to make available to our customers.

Sudden toothaches are very painful, so much so that it can even hinder you from getting to your local dentist who can solve the problem. Toothache symptoms might include: (more…)