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We Can Help You Show Off A Whiter Smile

Your confidence in your smile can wane as visible discoloration begins to impact your appearance. The more noticeable your issues with stains become, the more you can struggle to feel comfortable with the way you look to others. Even if your teeth are healthy, others can perceive them as being in poor condition; stains can […]

Questions About Bonding And Contouring?

What kind of changes can a tooth bonding and contouring procedure really provide your smile? With the right approach, your cosmetic care can give you renewed confidence in the way you look by changing the shape, size, and color of any teeth that currently look unflattering or out of place. Our Charles City, IA dentist’s […]

Addressing Cosmetic Flaws With Veneers

While many people have some concerns about the way they look when they smile, you can understandably feel self-conscious if you take issue with the way your teeth look. Fortunately, you can have an easier time arranging cosmetic treatment than you might expect! With porcelain veneers, we can cover problems with the color, shape, size, […]

What Dental Problems Call For Root Canal Therapy?

If your dentist tells you that something is wrong with your oral health, and that you need restorative dental work, should you expect to undergo root canal therapy? A root canal is an important procedure, one that can resolve a potentially serious problem with your oral health. Your Charles City, IA dentist can provide this […]

Dealing With Bruxism Brought On By Stress

As you struggle to manage stress, you can start to experience a worrying change in your nightly rest. Instead of sleeping peacefully, you may begin to grind and clench your teeth while you sleep. This issue, known as bruxism, can lead to trouble with your smile and oral health. Over time, the mounting stress on […]

Regular Dental Checkups And Your Periodontal Health

If your gums are not healthy, you can be at risk for more oral health – and general health – problems than you may currently realize. Did you know that gum disease can make someone more likely to lose teeth later in life? If an infection is not addressed in time, bacteria on the roots […]

Pediatric Dental Care And Cavity Prevention

Parents have many important roles to play when it comes to protecting their kids and keeping them healthy. The good news is that when it comes to protecting their kids against cavities, parents can count on support from their dentist! Pediatric dental appointments create opportunities for kids to receive beneficial preventive services that help them […]

What Concerns Do You Have About Cavity Treatment?

When you put effort into maintaining good daily oral hygiene efforts and see your dentist for regular dental checkups, you can keep yourself safe against potential cavities. Unfortunately, cavities are a common concern, and they can affect people who believe they have a strong preventive care routine in place. If you find yourself in need […]

What Can Your Dentist Do For Your Chipped Or Cracked Tooth?

A serious tooth injury can send you to the dentist’s office without hesitation. However, people sometimes wait on treatment for a relatively minor injury. Should you really be concerned about a chipped or cracked tooth if it is not in pain, and you feel confident that you can still absorb bite pressure? Without a review […]

What Makes Someone A Good Candidate For Teeth Whitening?

If you start to lose confidence because your teeth look dull and discolored, a teeth whitening treatment can seem like an obvious solution. While store bought whitening products may provide only limited improvements, a professional whitening kit can do more by removing stains that are harder to address. Does this mean that you should go […]