Every six months, you should find your way back to the dentist’s office for routine support. Oral bacteria pose a constant threat, which is why regular visits are recommended. Between your daily oral hygiene routine and your appointments with your Ankeny, IA dentist, you can protect yourself against bacteria that are responsible for issues like […]
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Are your daily choices leaving you at risk for gingivitis? If you want to make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy, you should follow an oral hygiene routine that fully cleans your smile. Unfortunately, many people are not as thorough as they should be, which leaves them vulnerable to health issues that can […]
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The work you do to prevent cavities can—and should—also protect your gums against the onset of gingivitis. Brushing and flossing are effective at fighting the bacteria that cause periodontal problems. With that said, to make sure these tissues remain healthy, you should take care to fully clean your smile, and you should also take advantage […]
Are you currently safe against gingivitis, or should you be more concerned than you are about the health of your gums? Problems with your periodontal health can affect you in more ways than you may realize. If you are not watching out for signs of an infection, one can form and gradually worsen, which can […]
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You should pay attention to the warning signs of gum disease, as ignoring them can lead to more consequences than you may anticipate. The good news is that warning signs can often be identified without your dentist’s help. By recognizing potential concerns, you can take the appropriate action to fight the buildup of bacteria responsible […]
Are you doing enough to make sure your smile stays attractive through the years? Protecting yourself against enamel stains will obviously be important. You also want to watch out for problems that cause wear and tear, or leave you with a chipped or cracked tooth. Another area of concern is actually the health of your […]
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 […]
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 […]
How worried should you be about your periodontal health? If you have a good oral hygiene routine in place, you can keep harmful bacteria from gathering under your gums and creating infection issues. With that said, you should be aware of how symptoms of gingivitis may affect you. Identifying signs of trouble can warn you […]
When you visit our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office for routine care, you can look forward to hearing about more than just whether you need treatment for a cavity. During a checkup, we will closely evaluate you to see if you might have any other issues, like gum disease, that negatively impact your oral health. If […]
