As a child, you may have feared losing your teeth when you aged, and having to wear dentures like your grandparents. That’s because people believed that tooth loss was part of aging. This is a common misconception. Tooth loss is actually the result of periodontal disease. Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Fillings
The majority of people are familiar with tooth decay, cavities, and fillings. Cavities affect over 90 percent of the population, and 78 percent of Americans have had at least one cavity by the age of 17. Up until recently most cavities were filled with silver amalgam, but today there are other choices. If you, your… Read more »
Could Wine Be Fine For Your Teeth?
Research has shown that wine is good for your oral health. Research has shown that wine can be bad for your teeth. Research has shown… Do you often wonder which is true? Or can wine be both good and bad for your teeth? Read on as your Ankeny, IA, family dentist, Dr. Ericka Peddicord clarifies… Read more »
Eating For Two…Or Is It Eating For…Tooth?
If you’ve ever been pregnant or are pregnant now, you will recall the many times someone made the remark, “That’s okay…you’re eating for two.” Considering the findings by the recent Canadian study, that cute little comment may develop into “You’re eating for…tooth” not your tooth, but your child’s teeth. Everything a pregnant mom puts into… Read more »
Don’t Replace Oral Hygiene with Oil Pulling
Some homeopathic remedies have no basis in science, so it’s hard for someone who requires proof to put any faith in them. Still, there are tried-and-true supplemental health practices that certainly can’t hurt, and may even help. Take oil pulling for example. This do-it-yourself procedure is credited to ancient Ayurvedics, but it is gaining popularity… Read more »
The Importance of Patient Education at Peddicord Family Dentistry
At Peddicord Family Dentistry in Ankeny, Iowa, our approach to dental care is two-fold. First and foremost, we provide top-notch dental care to our patients. We offer the most advanced and proven cosmetic, preventive, and restorative services to help our patients achieve and maintain the highest levels of health and beauty possible. Secondly, we make… Read more »
Connecting the Dots Between Oral Health, Heart Health, and Junk Food
Very few people are under the illusion that junk food is good for them. It’s called “junk” food for a reason. Unfortunately, many people underestimate the damage that frequent consumption of junk food can do to your heart and your smile (not to mention your waistline). Today, we’re taking an up-close look at how sugar-laden… Read more »
Do You Suffer from Dental Anxiety?
As important as healthy teeth are for your overall wellbeing and appearance, like most people you probably do not list “going to the dentist” as one of your top favorite activities. We understand; you are busy with work, family, and the activities you love, which is why dental treatment should be as convenient and comfortable… Read more »
Cool New Technology for Better Root Canal Therapy
Root canals enjoy the dubious distinction of having a terrible reputation (as far as dental procedures go). However, most people have an outdated understanding of root canal therapy. Thanks to recent advances in dental technology, a root canal takes less time, provides a more accurate treatment, and involves less patient discomfort than before. Today, we’re… Read more »
From Chaos Comes Order: How Dental Implants Help When Your Mouth’s a Mess
Reading about dental implants online is a little like reading the blurb on the back of a book: it gives you a general impression of what’s going to happen, but the little details and nuances are left out. For instance, most dentistry websites give the impression that dental implants are only a solution for replacing… Read more »