Unexpected Broken Tooth: Reasons This Happens

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One of the things we notice from our patients is that beyond the frustration of dealing with a broken tooth is the frustration that comes from not understanding why it happened in the first place. In certain instances, things just don’t go your way and accidents lead to trauma. In other cases, it’s often something you might have been able to foresee and stop before it occurred. How to know what’s what? Well, our Ankeny, IA team can offer beneficial information to help you maintain intact, strong teeth!

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filed under: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Really: Your Toothache Isn’t Always A Cavity!

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You may assume that the second you end up with a toothache, it means that you definitely have tooth decay. You just know that you have a cavity, you figure you might even have an infection, and this causes you some stress. Of course, nobody likes dealing with decay. However, our Ankeny, IA team reminds you that we have everything you need in order to gently and comfortably guide you back to a healthy smile. Those details aside, though, let’s talk about the fact that just because your tooth hurts, it doesn’t mean you’re necessarily going to require restorative care! So, before you make any assumptions, we encourage you to learn more (and to schedule a visit with us soon). It might be something you never considered and that’s easy to address.

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filed under: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Whitening Details That You Don’t Understand

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There may be some teeth whitening details that you haven’t quite come to fully comprehend just yet. Or, there may be some things you’ve been wanting to ask but just haven’t mentioned yet either because you’re a little shy with your questioning or because it just hasn’t been time for cosmetic care until now! Whatever the case, if a whiter smile is on your mind, then taking in some new information from our Ankeny, IA team is certainly going to help you get one step closer to your goal!

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filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening

You Really Don’t Want To Ignore Bruxism

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You may think to yourself that you’d prefer to just ignore the bruxism disorder that you’re aware is impacting your smile and that, though you may not realize it yet, will begin impacting your daily life. It doesn’t seem like a huge problem at first, of course. Instead, you may notice it so little that you might not have even known about the disorder until we diagnosed you! However, over time, it will become much more severe. This is the reason our Ankeny, IA team strongly advises you to choose bruxism treatment, rather than choosing to sweep the issue under the rug. Want some much more specific reasons for motivational purposes? You’ve got it!

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filed under: Preventive Dentistry

Symptom Spotting: What You Really Must Remember

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When you learn a lot about your smile care, you often become well-versed in different types of symptoms. Or, if you are quick with looking things up online, you may become quite adept at seeking out symptoms and attempting to match them up with their corresponding smile health concern. While feeling educated in regard to your oral health is a wonderful thing and while the internet does have some reliable information, our Ankeny, IA team advises you to remember one thing when it comes to symptoms: You need our expertise! Now, for some additional information…

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filed under: Patient Education, Preventive Dentistry

Why Choose A Practice With Children’s Dentistry?

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Why not just head to any dental practice when you have kids who need dental care, too, you wonder? Isn’t it all pretty much just the same stuff? As a matter of fact, it’s not! While you may be able to receive the same type of services from one practice to the next (though, we really think you’ll love the atmosphere and care from our team, of course), you will find that children require a different approach, different set of services, and more. Find out why bringing your little ones (and teens too) in to our Ankeny, IA practice for children’s dentistry is such a good idea!

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filed under: Children's Dentistry

Cosmetic Care: Who Gets To Use It?

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There’s no immediate disqualifier for cosmetic care like you think there may be. For instance, we won’t tell you that you have the wrong type of teeth or that you’re the wrong age (assuming you’re an adult, of course), or that your smile just isn’t a good fit for esthetic improvements. As a general rule, everyone qualifies to enjoy a much better looking smile if there are issues that have arisen. However, when it comes to actually qualifying for this type of care as a candidate, there are certainly some things that will determine whether you’re ready at the current moment … or not quite yet. Let our Ankeny, IA team further explain, so you recognize the types of things that may influence your readiness (and how you might get closer to being prepared for the changes you want to see in your smile).

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filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry

Q&A: How Can I Keep My Treated Smile White?

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The same way that we encourage you to care for your smile and to prevent stains is pretty much going to be the suggestion we extend to you when you ask: How can I keep my treated smile white? You may wonder, will the white smile you’ve attained through whitening, bonding, or veneers be something that you can keep looking lustrous and gorgeous for years to come? Or, are you going to face immediate staining? Let us guide you through this very common territory with frequent questions and the very helpful answers our Ankeny, IA team offers to accompany them.

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filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry

Remember Simple Tips To Prevent Chips And Cracks

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You don’t want to chip your teeth. You don’t want to crack them either. Though our Ankeny, IA practice can help you with dental care that with fix either one of these problems, avoiding them altogether and enjoying the complete and comfortable, fully functional, beautiful smile you’re so accustomed to is always preferable. While little accidents can happen that you just never really saw coming toward your grin, we remind you: When you take some details to heart and practice caution, you can usually keep that smile of yours safe from damage.

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filed under: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Toothbrush Or Magic Wand: Let’s Talk Truth!

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Is there any chance you sort of think of your toothbrush as a magic wand as you’re making your way through your dental hygiene? While this is certainly a fantastical and fun way to enjoy your dental care at home, we warn you against perhaps falling too far into the fantasy! Feel free to envision your brush as anything you’d like, so long as you remember it isn’t magical but it is only as successful as you make it (and as beneficial as its limits allow). Consider some quick suggestions about the truth regarding what you can expect from your toothbrush as provided to you by our very own Ankeny, IA team!

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filed under: General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry