Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but the reality is most of us weren’t born with perfect teeth. To achieve your dream smile, you’ll likely need some sort of dental work. The question is, what kind? If you have smile imperfections – like chips,...
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General Dentistry |4 min read
How Conservative Dentistry Can Save Your Teeth (And $$$)
Dentistry in the United States has a minimal amount of supervision – quite unusual for a medical field. This gives dentists the freedom to propose what they think is best. Unfortunately, some dentists take advantage of this and recommend treatments for their own...
Cosmetic Dentistry |3 min read
Dental Implants Before and After (Real Patient Story and Photos)
Most patients who come to Kim Rioux DDS with missing permanent teeth are adults. They lost a tooth either due to an accident, poor oral health, or it is congenitally missing. However, that is not the case in this story. Anne’s dental implant before and after...
Cosmetic Dentistry |2 min read
Bioclear: Veneers Alternative | Conservative Dentistry
Would you like a beautiful, natural-looking smile? For most of us, that is an easy answer: YES! When it comes time to decide how you’ll improve your smile, the answer isn’t so easy. There are many factors to consider when improving your smile, such as: How...
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General Dentistry |1 min read
Gum Disease: Get the Facts [Infographic]
Gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is very common among adults. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments in this post.
General Dentistry |4 min read
Do Genetics Influence Oral Health?
Do genetics influence your oral health? Recent studies say yes and no. Learn about which health factors you can control in our latest article.
Cosmetic Dentistry |4 min read
Wedding Planning – Getting Your Smile Ready for the Big Day
Are you planning your wedding? Here are a few easy and affordable ways you can make sure your smile is wedding-photo ready.
General Dentistry |4 min read
What Causes Receding Gums?
Receding gums refers to gum tissue that slowly begins to wear away. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, and solutions.
Lifestyle |3 min read
Giving to Others Can Help You Live a Healthier and Happier Life
Giving has been shown to benefit both the receiver and the giver. What are some of the health benefits you will get by giving to others? Find out here.
Fall Food Favorites That Are Good for Your Teeth
Here are some fall food favorites that will give you the warm and fuzzy feeling of autumn while enhancing the health of your teeth.