Of course, there is no direct connection between the mere existence of the winter holidays and the potential for tooth decay. However, there are some things that tend to come with this time of year that may encourage the development of cavities! While this may cause you to think that this surely puts a damper […]
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You may ask yourself: Why bother coming in for restorative dental care with our Ankeny, IA team? Why bother bringing your child in for a filling for a baby tooth? We understand why these types of questions come up, of course. You figure the treatment isn’t worth it, you don’t realize the nature of most […]
Dental filings are something most people will encounter at least once (and for many of us, more than once) in a lifetime. In fact, researchers at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (part of the National Institute of Health) report that 92% of Americans from 20-64 have experienced dental caries (tooth decay). Fillings […]
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When you need a dental filling, you usually need it right away. That’s because you have a cavity forming or worsening within your tooth. If you ignore it, something not-so-great will likely follow for your oral health. The tooth could break. Or, the cavity could allow bacteria to head deep within your tooth, where an […]
We get it. You got home with the diagnosis of tooth decay and our suggestion for a dental filling and the only thing you want to tell yourself is, “Oh, it will be just fine. You can get the filling later.” However, as you know, that is the very last thing you should be telling […]
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Have you ever had a cavity before? Perhaps you’ve never had one, so you have no idea what to expect of your upcoming dental filling. Maybe you already have fillings but you either have amalgam or composite, so you’re not feeling too certain about which is the best for you. In many cases, the main […]
Do you hear us talk about composite a lot but you don’t really know what it is? Are you fairly certain that your tooth-colored filling is made of composite (it is) but you can’t really explain what that means? Since this is a beneficial material that can truly help your smile in many ways, we […]
Sure, dental fillings are surprisingly convenient. They can stop your decay problem right away, leaving you with a tooth that’s restored and healthy again. They can look beautiful, thanks to our use of composite. They don’t take very long and they feel just fine, as well. However, with all of that said, it’s generally much […]
When we suggest you schedule a dental filling because you have a cavity that requires care, you may not feel comfortable setting up that visit right away. We understand! However, because time is of the essence with a progressive issue like tooth decay, the sooner you come in for your filling, the better. To speed […]
The earliest dental fillings, which were found in modern-day Slovenia, were made of beeswax and date back approximately 6500 years. In the early 19th century, British dentists developed an amalgam specifically for the repair of damaged teeth. American dentists were using amalgam fillings, which were made from a mixture of silver, mercury, and other metals, […]
