Should you really make restorative dental work a priority if you have a missing tooth? How worried should you be if the missing tooth is difficult for people to see? While a visible gap left by a tooth’s absence can be embarrassing, you should regard this as more than just a cosmetic issue. One thing […]
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On a daily basis, you can fight the buildup of plaque on your smile and reduce your risk for problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Unfortunately, many people unintentionally make choices that can actually make them more vulnerable to problems over time. When this happens, you can wind up in need of restorative dental […]
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Your oral health is affected by more than just the way you brush your teeth. Brushing and flossing are both important, but they are not the only actions that impact the condition of your smile. You can have a harder time avoiding dental problems when you stop attending regular dental exams, or if you fail […]
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Is cosmetic dentistry something that interests you? Many people have at least one change that they would like to make to their smile. Whether this is a minor flaw or something more significant, you can find that cosmetic dentistry provides exciting improvements, often with surprisingly conservative work. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office provides several procedures […]
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Losing teeth can impact your appearance and oral health in frustrating ways. If you have lost just one tooth, you can struggle to smile with confidence, and you may find you are less comfortable when biting and chewing. Rather than let problems linked to tooth loss grow worse over time, talk to your Ankeny, IA […]
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Our teeth can withstand years of pressure generated from biting and chewing because they are covered by a strong outer layer of enamel. Unfortunately, the signs of wear and tear can accumulate over time, and that can leave you with teeth that appear worn down, dull, or even misshapen. These problems can become more noticeable […]
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When you find a dental practice that can serve everyone in your family, you can enjoy more than just easier-to-schedule appointments. You can rely on important oral health feedback from the same trusted source, your child can continue to see the same dentist as they grow, and you can discuss their oral health issues and […]
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If you arrive at your next routine dental exam with no oral health problems, you can go through your appointment with nothing more than the expected teeth cleaning and evaluation. However, if your Ankeny, IA dentist identifies any issues, they can recommend services to address them and stop them from worsening. One problem that we […]
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Tartar accumulation is something that you can prevent by brushing and flossing thoroughly each day. The unfortunate reality is that even with this habit in place, you can still have some formations of tartar gather on teeth, particularly in spaces that are harder to clean. This buildup will raise your risk for problems like tooth […]
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Did you stop scheduling regular dental exams, or are you new to the Ankeny, IA area and in search of a dentist who can help you? Staying consistent with dental checkups will have important long-term benefits. These services protect you against tartar buildup, alert you to problems with tooth decay and gum disease, and generally […]
