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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

Tips for Managing Oral Pain

June 15, 2021
Woman touching her cheek, expressing oral discomfort or tooth pain.
Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Rebecca Lucke DDS PA right away, the pain may even seem to Read more

Oral Hygiene

March 9, 2020
Toothbrush with blue toothpaste and dental hygiene products on blue surface.
The cornerstone to a good oral hygiene regimen is proper brushing and flossing habits. For more on brushing and flossing, see our Brushing & Flossing Read more

Common Problems

March 9, 2020
Child pointing to teeth showing common dental problems and concerns.
When your teeth and gums are consistently exposed to large amounts of starches and sugars, acids may form that begin to eat away at tooth Read more

Emergency Info

March 9, 2020
Dentist examining dental X-ray of patient's teeth and jaw structure.
Sometimes accidents happen. Tooth Ache? Bit your tongue? Knock out a tooth? This page is here to answer all your questions regarding dental emergencies. Tooth Read more

About Teeth

March 9, 2020
Three white teeth illustrated against a pink background showing dental health.
Throughout your life, you will have two sets of teeth: primary (baby) teeth and secondary (permanent) teeth. At age 6-8 months, the primary teeth appear; Read more

Dental Health

March 9, 2020
Young patient receiving dental examination with mirror and explorer tools.
Practicing good oral hygiene is the key to maintaining good overall health, especially as we get older. In recent years, bacterial inflammation involved in gum Read more

Flossing – an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums

March 9, 2020
Woman flossing her teeth as part of a daily oral hygiene routine.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reaffirmed that flossing is “an important oral hygiene practice” in an August 2016 statement. Using floss Read more

Are you in need of a tooth replacement?

March 9, 2020
Dental implant illustration showing tooth replacement with abutment and crown on upper jaw.
Dental implants are the top tooth replacement option today. They offer unsurpassed stability for a crown, bridge, or denture, allowing your new teeth to fit Read more

Cosmetic Dentistry Improves Smile Aesthetics

March 9, 2020
Happy couple smiling together showcasing bright, healthy teeth from cosmetic dentistry.
According to research from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, what others first notice about you is your smile. So, If you are concerned about Read more

What happens when you go to bed without brushing your teeth?

March 9, 2020
Man sleeping without brushing teeth, demonstrating poor nighttime dental habits.
Everyone has done it. It’s OK, we understand. You had a long hard day and the last thing you want to do is add another Read more