Maintaining good oral health is vital for your child’s overall well-being and confidence. Dental sealants are a simple and effective way to safeguard teeth and reduce the risk of cavities. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dental office, explains what dental sealants are as well as some other ways to protect your little one’s smile […]
When was the last time you visited your dentist for a checkup and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months since your last meeting, give us a call right away! By adopting a preventive attitude toward your oral care, you can maintain a healthy smile free from decay and disease, and treat active […]
Have you recently lost one of your teeth? If so, you understand the challenges that come when adjusting to this unfortunate event. While the esthetic effect of a missing tooth is quite obvious, you also learn how much the function of your bite diminishes with a single loss. This is because all of our teeth […]
Learning you have a gum infection can be a bit scary. This vital connective tissue supports your smile, and when it becomes damaged, the symptoms can be quite severe. When healthy, your gums prevent bacteria from entering deeper into the jawbone that holds your teeth in place. But when irritation begins to destroy this important […]
Whenever you have an injury to one of your teeth, seeing the dentist can help relieve your pain and restore it to health. While certain chips or scrapes may seem superficial, any damage that breaks the protective seal of your tooth’s enamel can raise your risk for infection or decay. That is why we offer […]
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Have you been thinking about cosmetic treatments for your smile? If your grin is beginning to build imperfections, a set of porcelain veneers could offer desirable improvement with a single procedure. When you have multiple issues, such as stains, chips, or cracks, it may feel difficult to decide where to start. But with this esthetic […]
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When you take time to maintain healthy gums, you protect the vital connective tissue that secures your smile! This material prevents oral bacteria from entering the bone that holds your teeth, and when infected this protection is threatened. If irritation from disease or other causes breaks down your gingival tissue, bacteria can form pockets between […]
If you experience an injury to one of your teeth, it is important to have it seen by your dentist promptly. While certain chips or scrapes may seem superficial, any harm that breaks the protective seal of your tooth’s enamel increases your risk for decay or infection. This is because healthy enamel prevents the bacteria […]
Living with a missing tooth comes with a set of differing challenges. Not only is the effect on your appearance apparent, but problems with the function of your bite begin as soon as the tooth comes out. Without a replacement, your remaining teeth can begin to drift toward the open gap, causing significant problems with […]
Have you been looking for ways to improve your smile? If you would like to take on imperfections that have built over the years or correct problems with dental discoloration, porcelain veneers provide a versatile cosmetic option. Made from thin shells of dental ceramic, these restorations affix to the front of each tooth, allowing you […]
