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Lucke Dental is the premiere dental practice in Fayetteville, AR. Our blog is meant to educate our patients and anyone looking for dental information

The ABCs of Vitamin C

September 28, 2021
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A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients Read more

Care for Your Dentures

September 21, 2021
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Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film Read more

Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes

September 14, 2021
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It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily Read more

Football Season? Practice Dental Defense

September 7, 2021
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It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some Read more

Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!

August 31, 2021
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Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose Read more

Should Children Use Whitening Products?

August 24, 2021
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As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter Read more

Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!

August 17, 2021
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Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are Read more

Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit

August 10, 2021
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It’s a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental Read more

Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler

August 3, 2021
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Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks Read more

Should You Get Dental Veneers?

July 27, 2021
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Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this Read more