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At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we take care to provide a conservative approach to dental work. Because of this, we will only recommend services that involve the placement of crowns and other restorations when they are truly needed to address oral health matters. Dental crowns offer important support when issues like dental decay and… Read more »
You can feel real frustration over hearing that you have a problem with your smile that requires treatment. Unfortunately, trouble with dental decay and gum disease can arise even when you have an oral hygiene routine that you follow. The good news is that when trouble is caught in time, you can count on conservative… Read more »
While many physical discomforts that affect the body often heal on their own, problems with our teeth can demand professional treatment. What happens when that care is not provided? Over time, an issue with a tooth or your gums can worsen steadily, which can lead to new troubles that demand more involved care. At our… Read more »
The impact of tooth loss can be felt immediately after the problem occurs, but you should know that some of the consequences can take time to reveal themselves. For example, you can begin to lose density in your jawbone when you lose the stimulation provided by the roots of your teeth. You can also lose… Read more »
Have you been overlooking signs and symptoms of problems that require your dentist’s attention? It can be stressful to imagine that something is currently wrong with your health. Fortunately, you can receive important feedback during your routine oral health appointments so that this lingering concern can be resolved. What you may not realize is that… Read more »
Is a problem that requires restorative dental work truly serious, or can you think of it as an issue you are able to “get around to” when it feels convenient? It might be nice to ignore a problem, but doing so can create several new difficulties that have to be addressed. Your Ankeny, IA dentist… Read more »
When caring for patients’ smiles, our Ankeny, IA practice provides protection for vulnerable and unhealthy teeth when necessary, but we are conservative about recommending services. If we identify a reason for concern, we will make the appropriate recommendation, but we still work to minimize the changes that need to take place. In a circumstance where… Read more »
There are different reasons why people grow unhappy with the way they look when they smile. People who suffer tooth loss can certainly lose confidence in how they look. After all, a glaring gap between teeth can draw focus and cause people to make negative assumptions about your oral hygiene and overall health. What can… Read more »
Through an effective approach to smile care, you can prevent the kinds of problems that require in-office treatments. With that said, it can be reassuring to know that your dentist is ready to take on any problems that you may experience, and that your care will not create issues for your smile. At our Ankeny,… Read more »
There are times when it takes more than a dental filling to truly restore a tooth impacted by dental decay. With a crown, your Ankeny, IA dentist can provide the protection a vulnerable tooth requires by covering it and keeping it safe from any further issues with infection or physical harm. Because a crown provides… Read more »