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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If you develop a cavity, a permanent dental restoration will be needed in order to keep your tooth safe and healthy after treatment. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office has experience restoring our patients’ teeth with dental fillings and dental crowns that provide functional support as well as cosmetic benefits. Fillings made from composite resin can […]
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Have you grown embarrassed about the condition of your smile? Has bad breath become a frequent source of anxiety and discomfort for you? In addition to putting your health at risk, a poor approach to dental care can leave you embarrassed about the state of your teeth. Fortunately, you can fight problems through better habits […]
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If you want to preserve a healthy and attractive smile, you should treat potential oral health issues like serious concerns. If you think something is affecting the health of a tooth, or if you are struggling with dental discomfort, a problem can worsen over time if it is not addressed through the appropriate restorative dental […]
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