The roots of our teeth are covered by our periodontal tissues, but oral bacteria can still make their way beneath those tissues. As they build up on your roots, they can cause concerning problems for your health. Fortunately, when these problems are caught in time, they can be addressed through preventive services provided at your […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Receiving Feedback About Your Oral Health
It may seem like you have nothing to worry about when it comes to your oral health. After all, when you have a reliable dental hygiene routine in place and no worries about the appearance of your smile, it can seem as if there is no reason to schedule routine services. What you should know […]
More Effective Gum Disease Prevention
Recognizing the importance of your periodontal health will help you avoid potentially serious issues with your general well-being. It will also help you protect and preserve your full smile. One way to protect yourself is to keep up with good brushing and flossing efforts, as this will remove bacteria before they can accumulate on your […]
Benefits To Consistent Smile Care
How much thought do you put into your smile care routine? Because the right practices call for consistency, it is easy to practice oral hygiene efforts without thinking about the steps in your daily habit. Unfortunately, that can lead to a person overlooking small ways in which they are making themselves more vulnerable to dental […]
Are You Seeing Signs Of Gingivitis?
When you care for your smile each day, do you visually inspect your teeth and gums? A visual review can be more helpful than you realize, particularly when you know what signs of gingivitis to look out for. The warning signs of gum disease can be identified, so you can recognize that you have a […]
Reasons To Book A Dental Checkup
The right approach to smile care is one that calls for more than just your own efforts at managing your oral hygiene. Without the support of regular dental visits, it will be difficult for you to properly protect your teeth and gums. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office provides preventive services that help you avoid trouble […]
Is Dental Sensitivity Affecting Your Life?
When you change your meal and snack preferences to minimize your issues with dental sensitivity, or if you frequently wake up with sore or sensitive teeth, you should be concerned about your oral health. Bringing these concerns to your Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can lead to timely treatment for different causes of pain and sensitivity. […]
In-Office Care For Periodontal Problems
When you care for your smile on your own, you can prevent problems with gingivitis. A good brushing and flossing routine will remove bacteria from the base of your teeth before they start to move below your gum line and accumulate on your roots. Preventing the onset of an infection means protecting yourself against the […]
Are You Using Your Dental Benefits?
Your dentist is here to do more than just treat active problems with your smile when they arise, and your benefits can do more than just cover treatment for oral health trouble. You can also rely on your dental coverage to arrange important preventive services that keep you safe from the start of difficulties for […]
Is Dental Trouble Making You Uncomfortable?
If you start to feel a persistent problem with pain or sensitivity when you bite and chew food, or if a lingering discomfort in your tooth has you concerned, your Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can help. Based on your concerns and the degree of discomfort, we can work with you to make sure you can […]
