As important as it is for you to take care of your own smile, it is also important to make sure your little ones are enjoying the right protection from cavities and other oral health threats. Unfortunately, kids can be at a disadvantage simply because they know less about smile care and have less experience […]
How A Dental Bridge Makes A Smile Whole Again
There are different reasons why people grow unhappy with the way they look when they smile. People who suffer tooth loss can certainly lose confidence in how they look. After all, a glaring gap between teeth can draw focus and cause people to make negative assumptions about your oral hygiene and overall health. What can […]
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How Veneers And Other Restorations Treat Smiles
Through an effective approach to smile care, you can prevent the kinds of problems that require in-office treatments. With that said, it can be reassuring to know that your dentist is ready to take on any problems that you may experience, and that your care will not create issues for your smile. At our Ankeny, […]
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Different Cleanings Our Practice Provides
At a regular dental exam, your smile will be evaluated as well as cleaned. Both of these activities are important for your oral health. Reviews let you know if there are any problems that might require in-office care for active problems, while cleanings remove bacteria and remnants of food that can make your smile less […]
Oral Health Care With A Lifelike Crown
There are times when it takes more than a dental filling to truly restore a tooth impacted by dental decay. With a crown, your Ankeny, IA dentist can provide the protection a vulnerable tooth requires by covering it and keeping it safe from any further issues with infection or physical harm. Because a crown provides […]
Why People Have Problems With Teeth Stains
What is it about teeth stains that make them seem difficult to avoid and frustrating to remove? Simply put, it can be hard to completely avoid products that can stain teeth; many drinks and food items we enjoy on a regular basis can cause some issues with their accumulation and buildup. As they settle over time, these […]
Dental Bonding Work For Damaged Enamel
There are times when teeth need serious restorative work after physical trauma, but there are also many instances where patients only require relatively conservative services. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can assist you in a situation where you might require work for a tooth that has been chipped, cracked, or damaged in some […]
What Role Do Fillings Play In Cavity Care?
There are different actions that your Ankeny, IA dentist can take when you have problems with your oral health. For a problem with your gums, we can recommend that you undergo a periodontal cleaning to fight bacteria and encourage a full recovery. For a problem with tooth decay, it will be necessary to provide restorative […]
How Implant Dentistry Affects Your Life
Is there really something you can do to address the functional and cosmetic issues related to tooth loss? Treatment can do more than just resolve the problem with your smile featuring an embarrassing gap. With a dental implant, you can actually receive support for the absence of your tooth’s roots, which can have several important […]
What Signs Of Gingivitis Should I Watch For?
Are you looking out for potential problems with your periodontal health? When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, you should make the maintenance of your gums a priority. When you look for the warning signs of gingivitis, you can recognize and address a problem before it becomes a more serious threat. Worried you might […]
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