There are several benefits to maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, one that is both consistent and thorough. If you do a good job brushing and flossing each day, you can control your risk for difficulties with tartar formation. Tartar deposits cannot be removed through at-home care, and until their presence is addressed by your […]
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Dental pain can certainly motivate a person to see their dentist. Typically, someone experiencing this kind of discomfort will look to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Even as our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office maintains coronavirus safety practices and keeps up with booked appointments, we can accommodate individuals who find themselves in need of […]
Through treatment to replace a lost tooth, you can regain more than just your complete smile. A restoration that is held in position by a dental implant can do a remarkably good job absorbing bite pressure, which can lead to improvements in your dental function. This can be more important than you realize. A natural […]
While our dental enamel can resist damage, our teeth are limited in their ability to recover from it. When a tooth cracks, the damage is permanent, creating problems for your bite function as well as your oral health. The longer you wait to do something about this concern, the more that damage can affect you. […]
If you have a problem with your oral health that calls for more than a dental filling, we can take care of your tooth as well as your smile with a custom dental crown. A lifelike restoration can be designed so that you will not have to worry about its effect on the way you […]
Are your daily choices leaving you at risk for gingivitis? If you want to make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy, you should follow an oral hygiene routine that fully cleans your smile. Unfortunately, many people are not as thorough as they should be, which leaves them vulnerable to health issues that can […]
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When something seems wrong with your oral health, putting off treatment can lead to complications that you should aim to avoid. One reason why someone might delay care is because they are not sure what kind of coverage they have, and how their benefits will take care of them. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office provides […]
Are you tired of feeling less than thrilled about how you look when you smile for a picture? Does the presence of a chip or crack on one tooth bring down your overall confidence in your appearance? For someone who wants to make drastic visual improvements, or for an individual with a specific concern they […]
If you want to keep your smile in good health, you need to think about how you should respond if something is wrong. Delaying necessary treatment can be a mistake. By putting more space between you and treatment, you make yourself more vulnerable to complications that can negatively impact your quality of life and change […]
When your dentist places a restoration, the goal is to give your tooth permanent protection. When that restoration is meant to provide cosmetic benefits, we still take care to provide long-term solutions with fixed appliances. Of course, just as the unexpected can happen to our teeth, problems can affect restorations that are in place. An […]
