It can be comforting to know you have a dental office you can count on when you have an oral health issue in need of treatment. With that said, your priority should still be to keep your smile safe from problems that demand in-office care. One way to protect yourself is to make use of […]
Read More… from Your Benefits Help You Prevent Dental Issues
Whether it occurs because of a physical injury or gradual wear and tear, dental damage can be tough to ignore. This can be true even if it is hard to see, as it can make biting and chewing more difficult, but it can be especially hard to have a problem with visible chips or cracks […]
Your smile’s appearance is something that you can preserve when you practice good oral hygiene habits. The right habits at home, along with the right support through professional preventive services, will help you preserve the color and condition of your enamel. When a problem does arise, your Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is able to help. […]
As long as you feel self-conscious about certain smile flaws, it can be difficult for you to feel comfortable with your general appearance. When you try to hide those flaws from view, it can affect how you present yourself socially, and how comfortable you are with photographs, leading to more frustration and discomfort. Fortunately, while […]
If your tooth is no longer healthy, it can take the placement of a dental filling or dental crown to provide lasting protection. As welcome as it can be to have an active problem addressed, you may worry that treatment will alter your smile in ways that hurt your overall appearance. You can be relieved […]
The roots of our teeth are covered by our periodontal tissues, but oral bacteria can still make their way beneath those tissues. As they build up on your roots, they can cause concerning problems for your health. Fortunately, when these problems are caught in time, they can be addressed through preventive services provided at your […]
If you do not take the idea of cosmetic work seriously because you believe it will take too much time, or because you worry about what it will do to your tooth structure, a conversation with your Ankeny, IA dentist can be beneficial. Our practice can provide different approaches to cosmetic treatment. In some cases, […]
The health of your child’s smile is important, just as your own smile health matters. In many ways, parents and kids have the same needs when it comes to managing their oral health. However, there are certain key differences in how their care should be approached. Is it possible for you to find one dental […]
The longer you wait to do something about a cavity, the more likely you are to experience complications that have to be addressed to restore your well-being. That being said, you can feel uneasy about treatment because you are unsure of what your procedure will do to your smile. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, […]
How much good can prosthetic dental work really do when it comes to restoring both your appearance and oral health? Can you expect a restoration to provide more than just a desirable cosmetic improvement? At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can provide different recommendations for the permanent restoration of an incomplete smile. One option […]
