While any cavity treatment will call for the placement of a restoration, timely care can limit the overall damage to your tooth structure and preserve more of your healthy enamel. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can alert you to trouble with dental decay during a routine checkup. By spotting the problem and treating […]
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As the new year approaches, you should start thinking about how you can make the most of 2022. That can mean thinking about bigger resolutions and goals, but it also means tending to smaller but still important matters. One matter to take care of concerns your oral health. To stay consistent with smile care, you […]
When you start to discover just how harmful gum disease can be if it is not properly managed, you can grow understandably concerned with how to avoid this problem. Your first line of defense is through your oral hygiene routine. Daily brushing and flossing efforts fight the buildup of bacteria that can cause problems with […]
Once you complete cosmetic dental work, you can be eager to start showing off your more attractive smile. Of course, before you can see the results of a procedure, it can help to know what services are available to you, and which ones might be right for achieving your treatment goals. There are several procedures […]
In some situations, patients need more than dental fillings to protect their teeth after cavity treatments. Dental crowns are useful in this kind of situation, as well as at times when injuries leave you with damaged enamel. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can provide you with access to reliable restorative dental services when […]
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If you have no concerns about the health or appearance of your smile, you should still keep up with your regular dental exams. After all, these visits provide protection so that you can keep your teeth and gums healthy, and they provide early warnings about problems that are not yet causing you difficulties. Our Ankeny, […]
If you spend your nights grinding and clenching your jaw, the wear and tear on your teeth can become a serious issue. The friction can lead to problems with your enamel that make your smile look less attractive. In time, the pressure can lead to chips and cracks that also create concerns for your oral […]
Our dental office is happy to support families in and around Ankeny, IA by providing all-ages oral health care. What that means is that you can have an easier time setting up dental appointments for everyone in your household, and you can enjoy the support of one trusted office for everyone’s smile care. For our […]
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As bacteria gather on our teeth, we run the risk of experiencing problems with gingivitis when those microbes start to accumulate below the gum line. If this happens, the problem can be reversed if it is dealt with in time. Unfortunately, that initial infection can be the start of a larger issue if proper periodontal […]
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There are exciting benefits to be gained from more conservative cosmetic procedures. When you meet with your Ankeny, IA dentist to discuss what kind of services might help you make your desired smile improvements, you can learn more about tooth bonding and contouring work. By providing these services, we can make targeted changes to teeth […]
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