If you have always felt less than confident in your smile, or if a recent issue has changed your appearance, you should know that cosmetic dentistry can help. Through a conservative treatment, we can make changes to your appearance that give you a brighter, more uniform, and better-looking smile that helps you raise your confidence levels. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we provide multiple solutions to problems that affect the way people look. After just one procedure, we can actually take on many different concerns about your appearance. In some cases, work to make esthetic changes can be finished in as little as one appointment! (more…)
How We Help Kids Avoid Cavity Problems
Cavities can be a problem for both adults and kids. With that said, one issue that makes children vulnerable to decay is a lack of practice and understanding when it comes to preventive care. They may not do as much as they should to keep their teeth clean, and they can have a harder time turning down sugary foods and drinks that put their enamel at risk. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can help with this issue in several ways. In addition to providing the kind of preventive services that benefit patients of all ages, we can offer support that assists our youngest patients in avoiding trouble with cavities. Through fluoride and dental sealants, we can help them keep their enamel safer through the years. (more…)
Guard Your Smile From Nightly Teeth Grinding
If you do not take the signs of nightly teeth grinding seriously, the problem can do increasing harm to your oral health as well as your appearance. How do you put a stop to something that takes place while you are at rest? To make sure your smile remains safe, you can use a custom oral guard provided by your Ankeny, IA dentist’s office. With your guard in place, you can address more than just the threat of wear and tear from grinding. Its presence can also help reduce pressure on your jaw joints and muscles, which can reduce problems that you have with persistent pain or sensitivity. (more…)
What Is Included In Your Dental Coverage?
How familiar are you with your current dental plan? Even as we reach the final quarter of the year, you may have only used a portion, or even none, of the benefits that are available to you. When you take advantage of the services that your plan provides, you can enjoy important preventive care from your dentist, which can alert you to problems with cavities, gum disease, and more! Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can help you if you have questions about your coverage, or if you are unsure whether you have access to certain services. With that said, remember that when you have a clearer understanding of how you are covered, it is easier for you to arrange the right services. (more…)
How Gum Disease Affects Your General Health
How much harm are you really doing when you ignore your trouble with gum disease? It may surprise you to learn that when your periodontal health is not managed well, your overall health can pay the price! Over time, problems with gum disease will become more difficult to reverse, or even control, which can lead to worsening trouble. Bacteria that move through your bloodstream from your gums can create more problems for your health. As these microbes destroy the healthy tissues that support your teeth, you become more likely to lose teeth. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can provide an important line of defense against periodontal trouble when you see us for regular dental checkups! (more…)
Identifying And Treating Tooth Decay
It seems safe to assume that you would want an active health problem identified, and treated, as soon as possible. Because you have access to preventive dental care on a regular basis, you can more easily avoid trouble with your smile, as you can receive early warnings and treatment for problems that form. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is prepared to give you regular updates about the state of your smile. While preventive care is focused on more than just cavities, it is important to have problems with decay caught and treated as soon as possible. With this kind of support, you can avoid complications that create risks for your smile and overall oral health. (more…)
How Dental Cleanings Fight Tartar Accumulation
Are you doing enough on a daily basis to stop tartar from gathering on your teeth? Even with a solid oral hygiene routine in place, many people experience some issues with the accumulation of this material on their teeth, which raises their risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office provides thorough cleanings and evaluations to help patients avoid problems with their dental health. Through your regular teeth cleanings, you stay protected against tartar buildup. When these deposits are not removed, they can make your smile less attractive, and they can make oral health difficulties more likely to occur. (more…)
What Does Your Flossing Routine Look Like?
The way you approach your flossing routine will affect your ability to fight tartar buildup, prevent cavities, and control your risks for gingivitis. In other words, this is not a part of your oral hygiene routine that you should take lightly! Unfortunately, too many people see flossing as nothing more than a way to remove food that has become wedged between teeth. Do you take the time to clean between your teeth each day? Doing this as part of your smile care regimen, and keeping up with regular dental exams, will help you avoid oral health problems in the long term. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is happy to provide input about your routine, just as we can intervene and provide care when something negatively affects your smile. (more…)
How Bonding Treatments Hide Dental Flaws
If you are growing tired of letting dental flaws rob you of a confident smile, or if you are hopeful that a conservative treatment can hide your enamel damage, talk to your Ankeny, IA dentist about tooth bonding and contouring treatment. Through bonding and contouring services, we can take on the flaws that make you self-conscious about the way you look. This is a conservative approach to cosmetic care, one that minimizes changes to your tooth structure and provides results without the need to place permanent restorations. (more…)
Welcoming Families Searching For Dental Care
Parents and children alike benefit from consistent, reliable dental care. However, the type of care you need can vary based on your age. Whereas adults tend to be more comfortable with their oral hygiene needs, kids still need guidance as support as they take on their own smile care. With that said, adults can rely on consistent support to address the onset of problems like teeth grinding, or changes in their cavity risks due to enamel erosion. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can work with patients of all ages by providing care that is tailored to their needs. In other words, we can provide important oral health support to everyone in your family! (more…)