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 […]
Tooth loss is something that disrupts smiles and complicates oral health. The longer the problem stays untreated, the more likely it is to cause complications for your daily life and well-being. Fortunately, there are services that can take on these different issues. Bring your interest in restoring your incomplete smile to your Ankeny, IA dentist’s […]
Dental work is something you can minimize, and even avoid, when you keep up with regular oral health exams. During your regular visits, your Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is prepared to help you by both offering important preventive care and by recognizing when there are early signs of dental decay that should be addressed. While […]
One thing to keep in mind when it comes to cavity care is that delaying treatment can lead to new problems. The longer you let bacteria cause damage to your enamel, the more likely it is that the problem with your tooth will turn into a more severe issue. This is because the structural damage […]
If you need to do something about a tooth that is threatened by decay or physical injury, can you fit in care before the year ends, or should you put off services until 2023? What you should know is that a timely procedure offers more than just peace of mind. Letting problems worsen makes you […]
What makes you uneasy about cavity treatment? For many people, there is a fear that treatment for decay will result in a permanent cosmetic change. Having a problem addressed makes it necessary for you to receive a dental filling or dental crown—what will the presence of a restoration do to your smile? At our Ankeny, […]
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