If you have no concerns about the health or appearance of your smile, you should still keep up with your regular dental exams. After all, these visits provide protection so that you can keep your teeth and gums healthy, and they provide early warnings about problems that are not yet causing you difficulties. Our Ankeny, […]
We Can Help With Nightly Teeth Grinding
If you spend your nights grinding and clenching your jaw, the wear and tear on your teeth can become a serious issue. The friction can lead to problems with your enamel that make your smile look less attractive. In time, the pressure can lead to chips and cracks that also create concerns for your oral […]
Our Services Are Available To Kids And Adults
Our dental office is happy to support families in and around Ankeny, IA by providing all-ages oral health care. What that means is that you can have an easier time setting up dental appointments for everyone in your household, and you can enjoy the support of one trusted office for everyone’s smile care. For our […]
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Dealing With Gingivitis At The Dentist’s Office
As bacteria gather on our teeth, we run the risk of experiencing problems with gingivitis when those microbes start to accumulate below the gum line. If this happens, the problem can be reversed if it is dealt with in time. Unfortunately, that initial infection can be the start of a larger issue if proper periodontal […]
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How Conservative Tooth Bonding Improves Smiles
There are exciting benefits to be gained from more conservative cosmetic procedures. When you meet with your Ankeny, IA dentist to discuss what kind of services might help you make your desired smile improvements, you can learn more about tooth bonding and contouring work. By providing these services, we can make targeted changes to teeth […]
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Using Your Remaining Dental Benefits
While the final month of 2021 is here, you still have time left to use your remaining dental benefits. One big advantage to having coverage for your oral health is that you can have an easier time scheduling your semiannual dental checkups and cleanings. By staying consistent with these appointments, you can protect yourself against […]
3 Services That Make Teeth Whiter
As long as you look in the mirror and see dull, discolored teeth, you can find it hard to maintain confidence in your smile. Is this a problem that you are simply stuck with? If you look to store bought whitening kits to solve this issue, you can find that you only see limited improvements. […]
Putting A Dental Bridge In Position
If a dental bridge is put in place to close a gap in your smile, you can feel better about your appearance, and you can also feel more comfortable whenever you bite and chew. Because this prosthetic restoration is secure enough to support your dental function, it can play an important role in helping you […]
Performing A Deep Cleaning To Protect Your Gums
If you need something more than the standard teeth cleaning provided during a routine dental appointment, our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is ready to help. Through deep cleanings, also known as periodontal cleanings, we can fight harmful bacteria that are present on the roots of your teeth. Doing so will help you recover, as gingivitis […]
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Can Implant Dentistry Improve Your Bite?
After losing teeth, you can experience several issues with your oral health and smile, and it can feel as though there is no real way to address them. Fortunately, with the right approach to prosthetic treatment, you can have your smile effectively restored, and you can also look forward to treatment that can improve your […]