If you broke from your habit of regularly scheduling routine dental exams and cleanings, your oral health may have suffered more than you currently know. These visits help you avoid problems with tooth decay as well as tartar accumulation, issues with your periodontal health, and more. Without access to consistent care, you can be more […]
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Have you ever heard of bruxism? A common disorder, this means that you grind or clench your teeth on a regular basis, damaging your smile and leading to serious complications down the road. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist will explain how we diagnose and treat teeth grinding with a cozy oral appliance. […]
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Restorative dental work needs to occur in order to stop a problem with tooth decay from growing worse. Our teeth are protected by a strong outer layer of enamel, but this substance will not be able to heal naturally from damage done by cavities and physical trauma. Fortunately, there are treatments that both preserve the […]
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Do you worry enough about gingivitis? Gum disease is a problem that affects many people. Fortunately, the right care can stop an infection from worsening and restore the health of your gums before there are long-term problems. However, if that care is not received in time, your condition can worsen. At this stage, you will […]
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How does a person’s life change after losing teeth? With just one missing tooth, your bite function, smile, and oral health can change for the worse. If the gap left by your missing tooth is not filled, you can end up suffering more losses over time, creating more trouble for your appearance and well-being! Our […]
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Dental services at our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can help patients of all ages. Because of this, we can be a convenient source of care for everyone in your family! You can bring your kids in to have important pediatric dental services at the same time you go in for your own preventive dental care. […]
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The quality of your smile can change in an instant if you chip or crack a tooth. A visibly injured tooth can draw unwanted attention, interfere with your smile symmetry, and change how others perceive you. You also have to worry about the damage interfering with your bite function, or making you more likely to […]
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The work you put into protecting your smile is important, and it can have more long-term consequences than you might realize. Without the right routine in place, you can be vulnerable to tooth decay as well as gum disease, two issues that can have lasting consequences if they are not dealt with in time. While […]
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A problem with a toothache can affect you throughout the day, making it difficult to ignore. While people can quickly recognize something is wrong when they deal with pain or sensitivity, they can take longer to realize they have an issue when it affects them during the night. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we […]
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For many of us, a major goal for 2021 is to stay on top of our health, whether it be physical, mental, or oral. That being said, having a healthy smile is a major accomplishment, but what happens when you do not one hundred percent love it? The truth of the matter is that your […]
