How worried should you be about tartar buildup? This substance, by itself, will not make restorative dental work necessary, but it does require a trip to the dentist’s office to take care of it. Part of what makes tartar accumulation frustrating is that it can resist your efforts at brushing and flossing. Until it is […]
Arranging A Conservative Smile Treatment
There are different services that we provide to help patients who want to make changes to their smile. As you look into these services, you can find that there are options that can minimize both the changes to your tooth structure and your time in the dentist’s chair! You can meet with your Ankeny, IA […]
Don’t Let Halloween Play Tricks On Your Smile!
The allure of Halloween is hard to resist. After all, the holiday is an open invitation to dress up, enjoy your favorite scary movies, and take part in fun family activities with the kids. One of those activities, trick-or-treating, can bring an abundance of treats to your home, something that can make everyone more vulnerable […]
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Uneven Or Awkward Smile? Veneers Can Help!
If your teeth are worn, unhealthy, or poorly spaced, they can take on an uneven look that makes you wish you could keep your smile hidden from view. Rather than lose out on a confident and attractive appearance, you can talk with your Ankeny, IA dentist about the advantages to treatment with porcelain veneers! Through […]
See What Implant Dentistry Can Offer You
What is there to gain from prosthetic dental work? In addition to regaining confidence in your smile, the work to replace a missing tooth, or multiple missing teeth, can also come with several oral health benefits. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can help you take on these issues through implant dentistry. With the […]
Choosing The Right Filling For Treatment
The unfortunate truth is that when a cavity forms, your tooth suffers irreversible damage. This does not mean that there is nothing we can do to restore its health and appearance when this happens. With the right restoration, we can make sure you have no lingering problems with your oral health, and that you can still enjoy […]
Consistently Preventing Cavities And Gingivitis
When you take good care of your teeth, you prevent the onset of problems like tooth decay and gum disease. There are other benefits to smart oral hygiene habits; for example, you can fight the accumulation of particles that stain teeth and find it easier to maintain an attractive smile. With that said, the prevention […]
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Using A Custom Whitening Treatment At Home
When you take home a teeth whitening kit, what kind of improvements should you look forward to? A store bought kit can have some impact, but it can leave behind deeper and tougher stains. However, if you take home a customized whitening treatment from your Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, you can enjoy exciting improvements that […]
Enjoying Life With Your Dental Bridge
Living with an incomplete smile can be difficult for different reasons. If a tooth is noticeably absent, meaning it is difficult to hide the gap where it used to be, you can feel unhappy with the way you look. This does not mean a person who can hide their absence has nothing to worry about. […]
Addressing A Harmful Teeth Grinding Habit
When you develop a habit of grinding and clenching your teeth while you sleep, you can do considerable damage to your smile. The longer you spend ignoring this issue, the more likely you are to cause chips and cracks in enamel! At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can help you stop this problem from […]
