Feeling confident about your cosmetic treatment choices is multi-faceted. First, you need to feel good about the potential results of the service you choose. If you have been considering porcelain veneers, then you probably already know they offer a whiter smile, filled gaps between your teeth, improved tooth shape and size, and the camouflaging of […]
Gum Disease: Mouth To Body
Most people have heard that gum disease exists. They’ve also heard that the disease is different for each person, which is mostly accurate. Did you know that gum disease is the leading cause for adult tooth loss in America? 70% of Americans are affected with various severity levels, and the condition can lead to different […]
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding): The Warning Signs
it as, “The involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth, typically during sleep.” In a high majority of cases, the individual suffering from this condition isn’t aware, and continues to live their life with the range of side effects. […]
Teeth Whitening For Your Spring Smile
In a few short months, spring will be upon us. Along with the sunshine and warm weather, you will most likely be outside enjoying activities, family, and friends. Why not surprise everyone with a brighter smile? Your local Ankeny, La dentist provides teeth whitening trays for those with a busy schedule or not enough time […]
All About Crowns: Your FAQs
Have we diagnosed you with a tooth that has incurred severe injury but that does not require an extraction? Has tooth decay caused damage too serious for a filling? When your tooth requires extra protection and support, we may suggest a dental crown to offer structural integrity and coverage. While you may have a general […]
Children’s Dentistry FAQs
We find that many of our patients who have children feel torn when it comes to scheduling preventive dental care visits for their children. On one hand, they recognize the value of consistent care. On the other hand, however, they feel concerned about ensuring their little one has a wonderful experience and feels excited about […]
Why You Need A Periodontal Assessment
In some cases ignorance is bliss, but when it comes to gum disease, what you don’t know may actually cause you severe harm. We encourage patients to keep this in mind when we explain that we incorporate a periodontal assessment during your six-month checkup. Still feeling a bit fuzzy on the details? Do you feel […]
Why Would You Need Cosmetic Bonding?
Your teeth show all the time, whether you are smiling, laughing at a joke, or simply speaking to a friend. When you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your smile because of minor visual imperfections, you may find your self-esteem begins to decrease. Some patients begin trying to hide their smile, while others find that […]
The Seriousness of a Toothache
, before the tooth is lost due to an injury or a severe infection. […]
All about Root Canal Therapy
will halt the spread of infection and save the healthy part of your tooth which remains. Root Canal Procedures If you should need a root canal treatment, you will most likely require at least two visits to the dentist to complete the procedure. Your dentist will remove the diseased tissue from inside the tooth and […]
