Do you prioritize regular trips to the dentist for checkups? If it has been more than a year since your last cleaning, we encourage you to adopt a preventive attitude toward your oral care and schedule an exam today. When you combine the efforts of daily brushing and flossing with timely cleanings, you give your […]
Preserving a healthy smile requires taking good care of your gums and teeth. Fortunately, the same habits you practice each morning and evening to clean your teeth go a long way toward preventing gum infection. When you clear plaque and other bacterial deposits, you stop them from irritating your gingival tissues and causing an inflammatory […]
Whenever you injure one of your teeth, restorative dentistry can provide prompt treatment with a variety of methods that reduce your likelihood of developing further complications. If you have a cavity or experience an accident, we can apply composite resin to return your tooth’s appearance while strengthening its function. Depending on the size and location […]
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Losing a tooth quickly impacts your life in more ways than one. While the esthetic effect on your smile is apparent, the functional loss of missing teeth can add much more difficulty to your daily life. Everyday activities you once took for granted become hard, such as enjoying your favorite foods. You may take certain […]
If your smile is beginning to look a little worse for wear, we can take a cosmetic approach to improve its appearance. When multiple imperfections appear on the surface of your teeth, it can seem difficult to know how to treat them. Fortunately, a set of porcelain veneers can address many issues with the same […]
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When was the last time you visited the dentist for a cleaning and exam? If it has been longer than you would like to admit, we would be happy to schedule a visit at your earliest convenience! While routine cleaning may not seem that involved, this practice is vital to preserving your oral health. Removing […]
Staying on top of your oral health requires taking care of all of your oral structures. This means that when you brush and floss your teeth each morning, you are also protecting your gums when removing infectious plaque. The same bacteria that feed on sugars and starch that create cavities can threaten your gingival health […]
Restorative dentistry provides treatments to repair your smile’s function and appearance after injury. If you have problems with tooth decay or physical injuries to one or more of your teeth, we often employ composite resin to restore your smile. From creating dental fillings and crowns to performing a dental bond, we could use this versatile […]
If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you understand how quickly it can affect your day-to-day life. By exploring your options for prosthodontic replacement, you can reverse or prevent certain problems that come with dental loss. Left untreated, an open gap in your grin leaves a sensitive socket that you must be careful […]
When you have multiple cosmetic issues with the shape and color of your teeth, then you may need a cosmetic treatment that can address all of them at once! With porcelain veneers, our team can provide major improvement in just two visits with one procedure. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist wants to offer […]
