The unwelcome changes caused by tooth loss can affect more than just your confidence in the way you look. Even if it is difficult for people to tell that you have lost a tooth, the problem can hurt your ability to bite and chew. In the long run, you can wind up losing more teeth, […]
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Is it more alarming to feel pain from a tooth, or find yourself unable to enjoy certain products because of sensitivity issues? People sometimes try to contextualize symptoms of oral health trouble, as they may want to downplay how serious they are. What you should know is that both can be a sign that something […]
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When a cavity forms, permanent damage occurs to a tooth. The amount of damage that you experience will depend on the size of the cavity at the time of your restorative dental treatment. If you respond quickly, a conservative treatment and a small dental filling can be enough to protect your tooth. However, a larger […]
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When is it appropriate to schedule an appointment with your dentist to discuss an injury? Should you hold off unless you are afraid the tooth will be lost, or if it is causing you pain? Is the visibility of your injury the only thing to consider? You should know that even a seemingly slight chip […]
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How confident will you feel when you have to have a dental crown place on a tooth that people can see whenever you speak and smile? What impact will restorative dental work have on your ability to bite and chew food? At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we take care to provide dental crowns that […]
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Cavity treatments vary because, simply put, the damage one person’s tooth experiences can be different from another person’s. When decay becomes serious enough to require restorative dental work, your tooth is no longer able to recover from damage. The cavity will continue to grow until professional treatment is provided. One reason patients are advised to […]
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You feel like something must be wrong with your tooth, because you are not able to put pressure on it or exposure it to hot or cold temperatures without discomfort. Despite your suspicion that it is in poor health, you have put off scheduling an appointment with your dentist. What you should know is that […]
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If it seems like there is nothing you can do to remain safe from tooth decay, it can be hard not to grow frustrated. What you might need to consider is that you are overlooking possible changes that might make your preventive dental care easier. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, individuals who have had […]
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Every time you enjoy a meal, your teeth have to perform the work of tearing and breaking down food, a process that can create more pressure and friction than you might realize. Fortunately, we can count on the protection of remarkably strong dental enamel, which makes it possible for us to consume tougher foods. With […]
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Durable dental enamel protects our teeth, which is why we are able to bite and chew foods for years without problems. Unfortunately, even a minor injury can affect your ability to put pressure on a tooth without causing more damage. While enamel is remarkably strong, there is little a tooth can do to naturally repair […]
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