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 […]
Expressing Interest In Cosmetic Dentistry
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 […]
Questions To Ask Before Dental Work
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 […]
Are You Worried About A Loose Restoration?
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 […]
Preventive Dentistry And Periodontal Health
The work you do to prevent cavities can—and should—also protect your gums against the onset of gingivitis. Brushing and flossing are effective at fighting the bacteria that cause periodontal problems. With that said, to make sure these tissues remain healthy, you should take care to fully clean your smile, and you should also take advantage […]
How Flossing Protects A Healthy Smile
If you received nothing but positive feedback about your oral health at your last dental exam, your goal should be to hear the same review at your next one. Do you currently follow an oral hygiene regimen that will make this possible? One important piece of any routine is flossing, which protects you against both […]
Your Options For Replacing A Lost Tooth
The loss of a tooth can disrupt your quality of life in more ways than you anticipate. It may not surprise you to hear that people often feel self-conscious about the way they look when they experience this problem. It can also be less than shocking to hear that this can also affect your bite […]
The Harm Done By Teeth Grinding
If you wait too long to say something about your tendency to grind your teeth at night, you can do real damage to your smile. If this occurs, you can find yourself concerned over visible dental damage that hurts your appearance. When that harm is serious enough, it can leave you vulnerable to issues that […]
Scheduling A Dental Visit On Short Notice
Hopefully, you have a date already set for your next routine dental checkup. If something affects your smile between now and your next scheduled visit, you can find yourself in need of care on short notice. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can work with you to make sure you have access to support […]
Finding Time For Conservative Cosmetic Work
It can be hard for some people to make time for cosmetic dental work. Individuals who convince themselves that treatment will take too long, or require too much work, can indefinitely put off treatment even for a problem that has bothered them for many years. What you may not realize is that the right cosmetic […]
