When you lose a tooth, or if you have multiple missing teeth in a row, then a bridge could be the solution you need. The prosthetic looks natural and keeps your smile free of tooth loss-related complications. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist will talk about traditional and implant-secured dental bridges. […]
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Adjusting to the loss of a tooth can be rather difficult for anyone to experience. While you may be unhappy with how your smile’s new look, you can also experience significant discomfort. This is because your jaw must shift in awkward position to account for the new gap. Left untreated, this problem will continue to […]
If you have lost one or more of your teeth, you know how difficult the situation can be. Not only does adjusting to the new gap in your smile affect your appearance, but losing a tooth can have a significant impact on your oral health as well. This is because the alignment of your bite […]
Losing one of your teeth can leave you feeling frustrated and wondering what options are available to restore your full smile. When you experience tooth loss, whether through physical injury, disease, or decay, you can lose the proper function of your bite and remain open to future problems with your oral health. This means you […]
Tooth decay and cavity development can do serious harm to your oral health when not treated swiftly. Your dentist recommends following a stringent schedule of brushing your teeth twice and flossing each day to remove the plaque that contributes to these problems, yet patients who follow their dentist’s instructions can still suffer this common dental […]
The harm of losing one of your teeth goes far beyond the change in your appearance. Tooth loss can impact the function of your bite and create future problems with your overall oral health. At mealtime, the gap in your grin can cause you to strain your jaw muscles as you shift your bite around […]
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When you have a cavity, this could mean discomfort and even complications like an infected or abscessed tooth. To bring relief and preserve your tooth, you need a dental filling. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about providing a lifelike and durable treatment for tooth decay. […]
While they can be hurt by cavities, our teeth are protected against physical trauma by the strength of their outer layers of enamel. While this substance lowers our risk for harm, an injury can occur. When you wind up with a chip or crack in your tooth, it is important that you seek treatment in […]
A dental problem that you ignore can affect you in harmful ways. One example of this is how tooth loss can impact you over time. The effect on your appearance can be upsetting, but you should also look out for the effect that this problem has on your bite function, as it can force you […]
Tooth decay can do significant harm to your enamel and make you vulnerable to an infection that threatens your well-being. Whether your issue with a cavity is caught early or you experience painful complications, your treatment will need to include work to address irreversible harm. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can provide this […]
