You can identify several habits that seem like they would keep you safe from the onset of visible smile flaws. By maintaining a good oral hygiene routine and limiting your intake of dark or color-rich foods and drinks, you can lower your risk for picking up noticeable teeth stains. By avoiding excess wear and tear […]
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With the holidays upon us, families can have more time together as kids enjoy breaks from their schooling and parents have welcome breaks from work. No matter what your household plans this season, it can be hard to resist the festive feelings that arise during this time of year. While you should make the most […]
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There are several issues linked to poor periodontal health that can hurt your self-confidence. When you are dealing with gingivitis, you can worry about problems with swollen gums, or tissues that bleed easily. You can also have difficulties with chronic bad breath! Concerns about your periodontal health can grow even more serious over time if […]
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Until you start to experience problems with poor periodontal health, you may not realize just how worrying an infection can be. Gingivitis can be treated with better oral hygiene, and through a periodontal cleaning provided at your Ankeny, IA dentist’s office. However, if treatment is not provided, and the infection worsens, you can experience problems […]
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Losing a tooth can take away a person’s confidence in the way they look, particularly when they smile. You can worry that the gap between teeth caused by tooth loss is attracting everyone’s attention while also giving them an unfavorable impression of you. If you wish you could regain your smile, and also your confidence […]
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Even if you address the problem not long after you become aware of it, bruxism can have lasting consequences for your appearance. The friction produced by teeth grinding or clenching can wear down your enamel gradually, leading to changes in the shape and size of your teeth. Minor changes can do enough to change the […]
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Have you recently checked your smile for any signs of gingivitis? Hopefully, you are free of any periodontal problems. Infections are prevented with smart habits at home, as thorough brushing and flossing will remove unwelcome bacteria that can attack these tissues. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can help you when you do show […]
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One misshapen or discolored tooth may be all it takes to hurt the quality of your appearance. Unfortunately, even minor flaws can be difficult to hide, leaving you flustered and self-conscious as attention is drawn to a conspicuous tooth. What you might not realize is that a conservative cosmetic dental procedure can resolve this problem […]
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Hooray! Spring has finally sprung! Fortunately, this is always some wonderful news for those itching for the cooler months to head on out. In addition, it’s known as the time to embark on some serious cleaning to get things ready for the warm days ahead. When it comes to spring cleaning for your smile, we […]
The age old question! Are you a coffee drinker or a green tea drinker? As you mull this question over (though you likely already have a preference), you may also wonder if it turns out that neither is a very good choice for your oral health. The truth is, things get a bit tricky when […]
