If you want to keep your smile in good health, you need to think about how you should respond if something is wrong. Delaying necessary treatment can be a mistake. By putting more space between you and treatment, you make yourself more vulnerable to complications that can negatively impact your quality of life and change […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Are You Worried About A Loose Restoration?
When your dentist places a restoration, the goal is to give your tooth permanent protection. When that restoration is meant to provide cosmetic benefits, we still take care to provide long-term solutions with fixed appliances. Of course, just as the unexpected can happen to our teeth, problems can affect restorations that are in place. An […]
Your Options For Replacing A Lost Tooth
The loss of a tooth can disrupt your quality of life in more ways than you anticipate. It may not surprise you to hear that people often feel self-conscious about the way they look when they experience this problem. It can also be less than shocking to hear that this can also affect your bite […]
Scheduling A Dental Visit On Short Notice
Hopefully, you have a date already set for your next routine dental checkup. If something affects your smile between now and your next scheduled visit, you can find yourself in need of care on short notice. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can work with you to make sure you have access to support […]
How Dental Fillings Restore Teeth
Your commitment to daily oral hygiene efforts, along with your regular dental checkups, help you avoid problems that can cause permanent damage to your tooth structure. If you find yourself with a cavity, even if it is caught early, treatment will have to include the placement of a permanent restoration. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s […]
Reassuring Information About Cavity Treatment
It can be hard to hear that you need cavity treatment. After all, restorative dental work is hardly something to look forward to! With that said, the problem is one that our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can address without negatively changing your smile. The restorations we use to protect teeth are made with materials that […]
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Why Some Treatments Call For Dental Crowns
Dental crowns provide protection for teeth that are in poor health. In addition to keeping you safe against new problems, these restorations provide enough functional support to ensure that you can maintain a comfortable bite movement. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is prepared to provide treatment with both fillings and crowns when appropriate. By taking […]
When You Need Prompt Dental Care
There are problems with your oral health that make a trip to the dentist’s office feel urgent. When you experience a worrying amount of pain, or when you suffer physical damage to your tooth structure, you can reach out to our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office to arrange prompt care. Our practice is ready to work […]
Learning About Conservative Treatment Options
Does cosmetic dental work feel out of reach, or like something that calls for an intimidating amount of in-office care? People who hesitate to bring up their cosmetic concerns can find that when they do look into treatment, the dental services available to them are more conservative and accessible than they anticipated. Our Ankeny, IA […]
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Daily Life After Your Dental Bridge Is Placed
The difference your dental bridge makes in your daily life can certainly excite you. Once you have your permanent prosthetic in place, you can find that you have an easier time with biting, chewing, and speaking, as you no longer have to work around an awkward gap between teeth. You can also find yourself smiling […]
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