You may have more to worry about from gum disease than you realize, especially if you are someone who is not seeing your dentist for preventive care on a regular basis. Going without these services means you can overlook the signs of trouble until you have a more advanced infection to worry about. The good […]
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As we approach the final months of the year, your opportunity to use your current dental benefits are coming to a close. Unless your dentist has given you instructions to do otherwise, you should make appointments for routine services twice a year. At these appointments, your Ankeny, IA dentist can provide important support to help […]
Everyone in your family should enjoy access to reliable oral health care services. While you may be aware of this, you may be less sure of how you can find the right support for everyone at just one practice. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is able to provide oral health services for people of all […]
Is there something that your dentist can do to help you stop problems with gingivitis from progressing? At a regular dental exam, your Ankeny, IA dentist can recommend that you undergo a deep periodontal cleaning. This treatment will target the bacteria that are present below your gum line. Through the removal of harmful microbes, your […]
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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 […]
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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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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Through your regular visits to see your dentist, you receive protection against a wide range of issues. Those issues include problems with gum disease, something that can become more serious than many people realize. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can provide different services to help you prevent problems. One that we offer is […]
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With your dental benefits, you can stay consistent with your oral health appointments and effectively protect your smile. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can keep you informed about your oral health and provide important services that keep you safe from future problems with dental decay and gum disease. If you fall behind on […]
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When you take good care of your smile, you take care of your gums as well as your teeth. While many people recognize that their periodontal health is important, they may lack helpful information about gingivitis that helps them recognize when something might be wrong. Overlooking the early warning signs that something is wrong can […]
