A dental injury may be something you prefer not to worry about, but damage can end up worsening over time if you do not address it. If your tooth is broken, chipped, or cracked, it is possible for you to develop an infection that leads to more discomfort. An infected tooth can actually be lost […]
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Minor aches and pains can be annoying, but some levels of discomfort are too severe to ignore. If you are experiencing a toothache that is affecting your daily life, and persisting even after you take over the counter pain relievers, it is fair to suspect that something might be wrong with your oral health. Our […]
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When you struggle with a dental issue that is painful, uncomfortable, or will get worse if left alone, you may be experiencing a dental emergency. However, we at Dental Impressions of Ankeny understand that it can be difficult to recognize whether or not the issue affecting you qualifies as an emergency. So, in today’s blog, […]
If a cracked tooth does not receive the appropriate oral health support, its condition can gradually worsen. This is not a situation you want to find yourself in – your tooth can start to become painful, and you can even face its potential loss! Your Ankeny, IA dentist is prepared to help you take care […]
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If your tooth is hurt, or damaged by decay, the problem can grow worse over time until it is treated. While enamel is a remarkably strong material, the unfortunate reality is that our bodies are limited in how they can address problems that affect our teeth. What this means is that when decay builds up […]
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When you stay consistent with brushing and flossing, make healthy choices with meals and snacks, and routinely visit your dentist for checkups, you can protect your smile from problems that require restorative dental work. Hopefully, you are staying committed to habits that protect you from tooth decay. After all, this is a problem that causes […]
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If you have a problem with a tooth’s appearance, or if something happens to affect its health, you can be eager to seek the appropriate treatment. Of course, this begs an important questions – what is the “right” way to restore your problem tooth? Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office has helped many people who experienced […]
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How many different approaches have you ever taken to thinking about restorative care and what it means for your smile? Have you considered a variety of perspectives, so that you cultivate a deep appreciation of this field of dental care that provides you with the ability to regain your smile health? Or, would you say […]
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There are some very easy ways to steer clear of a broken tooth on Halloween. Why do we say that, you wonder? Well, because there are also some very easy ways to accidentally break your tooth, when you’re out and about, attempting to enjoy an otherwise lovely trick-or-treating experience. While this doesn’t sound too appealing […]
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You have heard it before: The best thing you can do for your smile is practice preventive care, so you can avoid problems altogether. The second you learn that you have an oral health problem, you should set up a visit to treat it immediately! It’s always better to care for your smile sooner than […]
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