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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
There are different actions that your Ankeny, IA dentist can take when you have problems with your oral health. For a problem with your gums, we can recommend that you undergo a periodontal cleaning to fight bacteria and encourage a full recovery. For a problem with tooth decay, it will be necessary to provide restorative […]
Dental bridges offer meaningful improvements for your smile and dental function. By having one put in place, you can close a bothersome gap left by an absent tooth. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we are prepared to help patients by offering prosthetic dental work, but the restoration of your complete smile is just one […]
If a cavity is discovered during your routine oral health review, it can certainly be upsetting, but it is a problem that we can address without causing issues for your health, bite function, or appearance. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is prepared to serve patients who need treatment for dental decay in ways that minimize […]
The protection that your tooth needs after cavity treatment, or after care for a physical injury, should be permanent. In other words, once a restoration is placed, you should be able to count on it to remain in position and offer lasting support. In some situations, that kind of support can call for the placement […]
It can be alarming to hear that something is wrong with your smile. Sometimes, the news can be especially concerning because it arrives at a time when you believed your teeth and gums were in good shape. The good news is that when you receive an early warning about an oral health issue, you can […]
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