If you do not have a dental office you turn to for reliable preventive care, you may be more vulnerable to serious smile troubles than you realize! Without access to routine services, you lose out on early warnings about issues like tooth decay and gum disease. Both of these are persistent threats, and they can […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Periodontal Cleanings And Dental Health
When you see your Ankeny, IA dentist for a routine checkup, you can anticipate both a regular teeth cleaning and an evaluation of your smile. What might surprise you is the news that you should actually receive a periodontal cleaning, and not the cleaning that you are accustomed to. This is a change in preventive […]
Smile Care For Kids And Adults
If you want to make sure that everyone in your household has access to the right kind of oral health support, will you have to find a separate dental office for your kids? Children can require different forms of support from their parents, which can call for a different approach to preventive care. However, this […]
Looking For Signs Of Gingivitis
If you pay attention to your smile, you can observe changes in your gums that warn you about a possible problem with gingivitis. Gingivitis is the first stage of an infection, one that can turn into a more serious problem with gum disease when it is not managed properly. You can receive help with this […]
Starting Treatment At Our Practice
Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office meets with patients of all ages in and around our community. In addition to offering routine preventive care, we can help you take care of your smile when dental and periodontal troubles start to arise, and we can offer cosmetic services that boost your confidence in your smile. We are […]
Improving Your Oral Hygiene Routine
Is your oral hygiene really as effective as you would like to believe? Are you sure your dentist will have no concerns with the state of your smile at your next dental exam? At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can do more than just help you by providing preventive oral health care during a […]
The Importance Of Consistent Checkups
How consistent is your daily oral hygiene routine? Would you say you always take the time to brush at least twice and floss at least once per day? Are you sticking to a diet that is low in sugary foods and drinks? The right behaviors on a daily basis will be important. However, a better […]
Understanding Periodontal Cleanings
During a typical dental visit, a patient will receive an evaluation as well as a teeth cleaning. These services provide helpful feedback as well as protection against tartar and plaque buildup. For some patients, more than the standard cleaning is appropriate. If you show signs of gingivitis during your evaluation, your Ankeny, IA dentist can […]
Dental Cleanings And Your Oral Hygiene
You should take time out of each day to protect your teeth and gums from harmful oral bacteria and the particles from different foods and beverages you have consumed. While you are your first line of defense for your smile, you are not the only person who is ready to take care of you and […]
Tartar Buildup And Your Gum Health
Each day, you should follow a routine for cleaning your teeth that includes both brushing and flossing. When you do so, you remove plaque, food debris, and other harmful materials that can cause problems for your well-being. However, over time you may experience issues with the buildup of tartar. At routine dental exams and cleanings […]
