Blog - General Dentistry

Periodontal disease—commonly called gum disease—is a severe oral health condition that is largely preventable with excellent professional dental care and a regular oral hygiene routine at home.

Your Fayetteville dentist offers periodontal treatment and prevention right here in our dental office to stop the onset of disease or restore you to better oral health, respectively.

Please read through the information below to ...

Finding the right dentist for your family can mean the difference between healthy smiles for your loved ones and ongoing issues that cost you time and money.

However, when you find the right dentist, it’s essential to follow a few simple guidelines, including regular checkups and teeth cleanings, typically twice per year.

Let’s look at a few tips for finding the right ...

Gum disease is a largely preventable condition, and your dentist in Fayetteville, AR offers the services patients need to lower their risks for this oral health condition.

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease means you have inflammation and infections in the tissues and bones that support your teeth. This disease starts as gingivitis, which is a precursor. Your dentist can typically reverse ...

If you’ve been skipping brushing and flossing sessions or avoiding dental checkups and teeth cleanings, resolve to change these habits in the new year—for yourself and your family.

Your Fayetteville dentist offers comprehensive dental services for patients in all locations, including Fayetteville, Springdale, and beyond.

How Often Should You See the Dentist?

The American Dental Association and your Fayetteville, AR dentist recommend two ...

With the new year almost upon us, it’s time to start thinking about your next preventive dental exam. Remember, the American Dental Association recommends two preventive dental checkups each year, including comprehensive exams, periodic x-rays, and teeth cleanings.

But did you know that your preventive dental exam in Fayetteville, AR also means an oral cancer screening?

At Northwest Arkansas Family Dental, we ...

Dr. Kifer and Alaina spent the weekend in Seattle at the prestigious KOIS Center learning about advancements in digital dentistry and optimizing the workflow to provide patients better care. We were able to practice with new digital scanners, use metrics in photography for facial analysis, and new programming to manipulate scans for 3D printing. We were able to discuss the ...

Dr. Kifer, Dr. Johnson, Claire, Sonia, Ashley P, and Alaina attended the AIDT’s lecture with Dr Mark Cruz on Facial and Airway Development and Their Link to Medical Co-Morbidities: The Need for Interdisciplinary Collaboration on Saturday, November 16th.

Dr. Cruz discussed how our bodies are always looking for homeostasis and compensates when needed. He stressed that we need to look at ...

Finding a family dentist for your family is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. You want a dentist who takes a proactive approach to dental care and a team that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable.

At Northwest Arkansas Family Dental, we see patients of all ages and enjoy treating families. If you’re seeking quality dentistry from a ...

At Northwest Arkansas Family Dental, our team wants you to enjoy healthy teeth and gums for life. This means seeing our dentist regularly and having dental cleanings every six months.

Even if you have a great oral hygiene routine at home—brushing and flossing twice per day—this is not enough to prevent infections or periodontal disease.

Bacteria, unfortunately, hide and collect in hard ...

Dental terminology can often sound confusing and overwhelming, especially if you just want a dental appointment because of a problem or it is time for your next dental cleaning. 

We offer comprehensive dentistry in our Fayetteville dental office and welcome new patients of all ages to join our dental family.

What Is Comprehensive Dentistry?

Dr. Wade Kifer and our entire team take a ...

It’s important for people of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, to take good care of their oral health. At Northwest Arkansas Family dental, we are pleased to offer family dentistry, including dental cleaning, in Fayetteville. When you come in for a dental exam, you might be wondering what to expect and what we are looking for.  Let’s ...

Cavities are one of the most common dental issues dentists deal with, and your Fayetteville, AR, dentist is no exception. If you know you have or suspect you have a cavity, are you considering leaving it untreated? The reality is leaving your cavity along and not getting a filling for it is a bad idea. Let’s take a ...

Dentistry may not seem like a good time to you, but we would like to share some fun dental facts with you that might change your mind. Think about all of the work that your teeth handle for you on a day-to-day basis. They make eating and speaking possible as well as providing the shape to your face. They deserve ...

In most families, parents would never let their children miss important preventive medical and vaccinations. So, why is it any different when it comes to your family’s oral health?

Children’s Dentistry in Fayetteville

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child visit the dentist by their first birthday. That might seem a little early to you, but having a professional ...

Patients are often surprised when we recommend a dental crown, especially if they take excellent care of their teeth. A crown doesn’t always mean that you have done something wrong, sometimes your teeth crack or become unstable because of circumstances outside of your control – like your bite. 

Dental crowns are necessary in a variety of situations. If you have deep ...

When you’re a patient at our office, you can rest assured that we want the same things you do – we want you to have healthy teeth and gums and a comfortable, attractive smile. We’ve incorporated a number of technologies and systems to help us achieve these things, and one of those is a system called CariFree.

What Is CariFree?

CariFree is ...

We are so happy to announce our summer charity event!

We will be collecting for the Fayetteville Animal Shelter

You can drop off dog or cat related items to our office June through July.

Once you donate you will be entered into a raffle for some great prizes from awesome local businesses!

We can’t wait to make some ...

It’s Christmas time, and we all know what that means!  Lots of family, food, fun… and a LOT of extra sweets!  We enjoy holiday treats as much as anyone, so we thought we’d give you some tips on keeping you smiling and your teeth healthy this holiday season.

Snacking throughout the day can lead to more tooth problems.  Try to eat ...