When you consider the type of cosmetic care you’d like to receive for a smile that you’re over-the-moon about, would you say that you’re completely ready to come in right now for care? Or, are there still some things that you might need to take care of first before you’re thoroughly prepared to visit our… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Feel Like Yourself Again: 3 Important Smile Improvements
When your smile isn’t at its best, it can really take a serious toll on how you feel about yourself! You may not necessarily make the connection right off the bat but it’s entirely possible that every time your smile hurts, every time you feel guilty about your not-so-dedicated dental care, and even each time… Read more »
FOMO And Your Smile!
There are so many abbreviations these days that it can be hard to keep up with them! If you have not yet heard of FOMO, now is the time to get on board and understand this abbreviation. It stands for “fear of missing out.” Think about what that might mean! For instance, do you ever… Read more »
Correcting Smile Flaws Can Help You Boost Your Confidence
Is your dissatisfaction with your smile interfering with your life? How often do you find yourself hiding your teeth in group photos, or when talking to someone new? Even if they cause no problems for your oral health, common superficial tooth flaws can be a real problem for your emotional well-being. Fortunately, cosmetic dental procedures… Read more »
Whitening Details That You Don’t Understand
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… Read more »
Cosmetic Care: Who Gets To Use It?
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,… Read more »
Q&A: How Can I Keep My Treated Smile White?
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… Read more »
Lots And Lots of Questions About Bonding
You might like what you’ve learned about dental bonding thus far. Do you feel like an absolute expert on the topic yet, though? If you’re shaking your head “no” from side to side, then we know you probably have lots and lots of remaining questions about this treatment. That’s perfectly wonderful! Of course, we encourage… Read more »
Porcelain Veneers: Are They Only For …?
When you learn about porcelain veneers for the first time, the flood of amazing benefits can truly make your head spin! However, then there’s the aftermath when you start wondering if veneers are really for you, if they’re something you could consider for yourself, and more. The good news in this case is that our… Read more »
Teeth Whitening: 4 Things You Might Want To Ask (And Should)
You might want to ask us some questions about teeth whitening at our Ankeny, IA practice. However, you might choose not to do so because you feel shy or embarrassed or you think that the answers include information you should have been able to figure out for yourself at this point. Remember, we don’t think… Read more »