There are problems with your oral health that make a trip to the dentist’s office feel urgent. When you experience a worrying amount of pain, or when you suffer physical damage to your tooth structure, you can reach out to our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office to arrange prompt care. Our practice is ready to work […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
What To Expect At Your Next Dental Checkup
If your next dental checkup is not scheduled already, it should be. When you are consistently scheduling and attending routine exams, you protect yourself against potentially serious oral health issues that can develop over time. People who do not see their dentist for preventive services are more likely to experience issues with advanced dental decay, […]
How Do I Treat Problems With Poor Gum Health?
It can be upsetting to see that anything might be wrong with your smile. Of course, it is important to note that you may have more to worry about than just the state of your teeth if you want to fully address difficulties with your oral health. Signs of gingivitis can start to make you […]
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Dealing With Dental Discomfort
Dental discomfort is a problem that can interfere with your activities throughout the day. While it can be difficult to ignore, it is something people sometimes hesitate to bring to their dentist’s attention. You may hope that it will simply go away on its own, or that you can avoid pain and sensitivity issues by […]
Do I Need A Dental Or Periodontal Cleaning?
At a routine dental exam, your dentist may identify problems that call for a periodontal cleaning. What makes this service different from the typical dental cleaning is that it removes bacteria that are starting to gather and multiply under your gum line, removing a threat that is responsible for gingivitis. The benefit to doing this […]
Returning To Routine Dental Care
There are different reasons why people take a break from routine dental checkups. While one person may be new to their area and unsure of who to turn to, another may feel that their healthy teeth are safe enough from problems to make appointments unnecessary. Unfortunately, that break can lead to problems in time. If […]
Your Dentist Can Warn You About Gum Disease
There are signs of poor periodontal health that you can notice on your own. However, you should not assume that you have no problems just because you have not noticed any issues that have you concerned. Even when you are confident in the health of your smile, you should consistently see your dentist for routine […]
Take Advantage Of Access To Preventive Care
Our Ankeny, IA dental office is a comprehensive family practice, and we work with many different insurance plans. Taking advantage of the benefits available to you can help you protect yourself against problems that might lead to a true dental emergency, one that can push you into a visit on short notice. Making the most […]
General Dental Services And Your Family
At every general dental appointment, your Ankeny, IA dentist can provide important preventive care for your smile, along with helpful warnings when you might need to schedule follow-up care. What you should know is that patients of all ages benefit from these routine services, and that we can provide support for both parents and their […]
Periodontal Care At A Dental Exam
At a typical dental exam, you can safely assume that you and your dentist will talk about the state of your teeth. What you should know is that our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office will also carefully examine your periodontal health so that we can warn you about problems that may affect you. Troubles with gum […]
