What We Cover In Your Dental Checkup

Smiling little boy in a dental chair, professional pediatric dentistry, children stomatology, female dentist on backgroundEveryone deserves a chance at feeling confident and comfortable in their own skin, and for many people, that begins with loving their smile. Indeed, your smile is one of the first attributes a person may notice about you, and how it appears can speak volumes about your oral health practices and overall confidence. In order to get to a great spot, however, you must engage in consistent dental prevention starting at an early age. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explains why it is important you attend your routine dental checkup and what you can expect from the process.

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Enhancing your Smile With Clear Aligners

MODEL holding an invisible aligner and pointing to her perfect straight teeth. Dental healthcare and confidence concept.Whether you are aware of it or not, your smile is one of your greatest assets. Not only does it play an essential role in performing routine tasks such as biting, chewing, and eating, but it also communicates a lot about you. For instance, a bright and jubilant smile often belongs to individuals who are outgoing, happy with life, and take great care of their oral health. On the other hand, a small smile blemish may be enough to cause someone to feel self-conscious about their oral appearance. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses the benefits of seeking treatment for misaligned teeth, and describes the benefits of clear aligners.

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Achieving A Beautiful Smile With Veneers

teeth technician showing some implant samplesAttempting to maintain a spotless smile for life can prove to be much more of a chore than you might have initially expected. This is because your grin is subject to the wear and tear of several different factors throughout the course of your life, and natural defenses alone are not enough to cut it in terms of remaining healthy one hundred percent of the time. Still, facing a host of different smile blemishes can feel extremely disheartening and invalidating, causing you to shy away from showing off your grin. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explains how you can achieve a beautiful smile with the help of cosmetic veneers.

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Addressing Unsightly Smile Blemishes

3d render of jaw with broken two incisors teethIn our most recent blog, our team discussed a few important things to know about dental whitening and how most adults could benefit from cosmetic treatment. Indeed, there are several factors out there that can negatively influence your smile’s health, and even more that affect its appearance. As such, there is a need for cosmetic treatment to help address surface-level concerns, and our team is ready to help you. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explores the impact of unsightly chips and cracks, and how bonding and contouring can help.

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What To Know About Teeth Whitening

Photo of excited funny young lady dressed red pullover finger lips isolated blue color background.Whether you are aware of it or not, your smile is one of your greatest assets. Not only does your grin help you accomplish daily routine tasks such as biting, chewing, and eating, but it also can communicate a great deal about you. For instance, a bright and jubilant grin often indicates heightened levels of confidence and happiness, whereas a dull or lackluster grin may communicate poor oral hygiene to some. There is value in feeling comfortable in your own skin, and our team can help you start with your smile. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses what you should know about teeth whitening and how it helps remove difficult stains.

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Prosthetic Solutions For Various Needs

Two dentures.  Instruments and dental hygienist checkup concept with teeth model dentures and mouth mirror. Regular dentist checkupsTaking care of your smile involves several different steps, but sometimes we can fall short in our regular preventive routine. Indeed, tooth loss can result from a number of issues, including significant dental infection or an injury sustained from a physical accident. Regardless of how we got here, however, it is important to recognize the need for replacement options, as no two situations are alike. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses prosthetic solutions for varying degrees of tooth loss and how they can be used in conjunction with dental implants.

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Major Benefits of Implant Dentistry

Close-up portrait of her she nice attractive cheerful grey-haired elderly lady touching silky skin cleansing isolated on gray pastel color background.In our most recent blog post, our team took a look at various circumstances in which your dentist may recommend that the only viable option for treatment involves tooth extraction, as well as what you could expect from the process. Indeed, we recognize that losing one or more permanent teeth is certainly not a favorable outcome for many, but unfortunately, sometimes this question is out of one’s control. Still, leaving the gap present in your grin can cause functional issues as well, and our team recommends seeking a replacement. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses benefits of implant dentistry and how they can address issues of structural concern and functional complications.

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Ways Extraction Can Benefit Your Grin

Dental equipment holding an extracted toothWhile you may be making an effort to stick to a well-rounded preventive dental routine, sometimes oral bacteria, germs, infections, and other concerns may have another idea in mind for your smile. Indeed, bacterial infections are a common oral health concern several people face, with tooth decay being among the most common. Though early intervention such as a tooth filling may be able to restore your structure, sometimes the infection can take hold of more than you think. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explains how some situations may warrant the need for a dental extraction, as well as how this process benefits your oral health overall.

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Saving Your Tooth With A Root Canal

Aches and pains concept. Woman having bad ache and pain. Female feel tooth ache touching her mouth from outside by hand palm.It goes without saying that most of us share a common dental goal: to maintain a happy and healthy smile for life. Indeed, taking consistent care of our oral structures with regular dental prevention can certainly go a long way, but it is also important to recognize that unexpected circumstances may arise or occur, complicating your ability to reach this specific goal. Fortunately, timely restorative care can help. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explores the depth of damage tooth decay can cause, as well as what it looks like to receive a root canal treatment.

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Situations Where Crowns Can Help

Tooth with crown isolated on orange backgroundYour teeth are some of the toughest and strongest bones in your body. After all, you use them to bite and chew every single day, and this act alone helps stimulate your jawbone and keep the relationship between the jaw and teeth strong and stable. Although teeth are the strongest of bones in your body, that does not necessarily mean they are indestructible or safe from all harm. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explains how dental crown restorations can be used to protect your smile in a few different ways, and discusses situations that might arise in which a crown can help.

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