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Enjoy kid-focused dentistry in a fun, stress-free environment. Every day, Drs. Puckett and Richardson and the Ridge Kids Dental team help kids get over their fears of going to the dentist, while putting them on-track for a lifetime of good oral health. Experience personalized dentistry and orthodontics in a welcoming atmosphere, with a friendly team.
Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, your kid's healthy, happy smile is just a phone call away. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dr. John H. Puckett graduated from White Hall High School and from Arkansas State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, your kid's healthy, happy smile is just a phone call away. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dr. John H. Puckett graduated from White Hall High School and from Arkansas State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
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Services
Your child's oral health is an important part of his or her wellbeing. Research has even linked healthy smiles for kids to greater self-esteem, personal relationships, and even increased school performance. Ridge Kids Dental helps your child have a happy, healthy smile by providing a dental experience that kids love!
Smile Gallery
When the time came for our son, Caleb, to get braces, we decided to use Ridge Kids Dental. Dr. Puckett and all of the team at Ridge Kids Dental are very professional and provide quality service. Oftentimes, having braces as a teenager can prove to be challenging? I had a fear of the dentist when I was a child, so I wanted to make sure my children didn't have the same experience.
FAQs
A: Many people are uncomfortable with visiting the dentist. Your comfort is our highest priority, and our office is designed so that you can enjoy a relaxing dental visit. For entertainment and distraction, stereo headphones with music, video glasses for watching movies, and heated massage cushions are available so you can keep your mind on more pleasant things.
Patient Education
Invisalign's invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign is great for adults and teenagers. What is Invisalign? Teeth that are badly stained, shaped or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.
Oral Health Topics
Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told since childhood, actually cause more harm than good? What does the latest research reveal about tobacco use on your overall oral health? Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in today's society.
Tooth Care
Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities-even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay.
When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than by soft tissues (such as cheeks and gums) before striking the film.This creates an image on the radiograph. What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush.
When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than by soft tissues (such as cheeks and gums) before striking the film.This creates an image on the radiograph. What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush.
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