Losing your teeth can have a serious impact on your oral health. Along with affecting your appearance, missing teeth can lead to misalignment, trouble eating and/or speaking, and also the deterioration of the jawbone tissue. In order to replace lost teeth and maintain your oral health, you may benefit from dental implants. Can anyone receive […]
Quiz: How Do I Maintain a Healthy Smile?
Curious about what steps you can take to maintain a healthy smile? Caring for your smile is often as simple as routine maintenance and regular visits to the office for preventive treatments. By caring for your smile you can avoid serious oral health problems, including tooth decay and gum disease. […]
Beautify Your Smile With Teeth Contouring
Has the thought ever crossed your mind that your teeth seem too large – that smaller teeth may better suit your facial features? Or perhaps you suffer from teeth that are pointy or awkwardly shaped. If these are the types of esthetic imperfections that keep you from feeling confident and proud of your smile, we […]
Will Porcelain Veneers Hold Up?
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 […]
