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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You know that dental crown placement is part of restorative dentistry, which means it takes place in order to repair your oral health in some way. However, if you’re just recently learning about crowns and all that they do for you, then you may be short on answers (which doesn’t necessarily help you feel empowered […]
As you know, the world of dental care is vast, it is rich in opportunity, but it can also become something you strictly see as providing you with assistance for basic necessities. You are quite accustomed to brushing, flossing, and scheduling preventive visits because it’s what you are supposed to do (and must do) to […]
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One moment, your smile isn’t really registering in your thoughts because it’s fine. The next? It’s nearly all you can think about because you have a toothache, which is a very unique type of pain that often takes over your entire existence until things are better! The result of this sensation, of course, is that […]
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Let’s say you’re one of our patients who takes amazing care of your smile. You’re always on top of the stuff we suggest you accomplish at home, including brushing, flossing, and even being careful with the foods and drinks you eat! Then, you remember to make time to see our Ankeny, IA team for the […]
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