Patients can find difficulty beginning their cosmetic dental journey. If this sounds like you, know that you are not alone in this struggle. When smile issues start to gather, you might find it to be overwhelming. For this reason, one of the most helpful ways of starting your cosmetic dentistry is with a routine cleaning […]
A Healthy Smile In The New Year (And Beyond)
Is 2023 going to be an exciting year for you? The right preparations can help you make sure that it is. That can mean preparing to take on big goals, but it also means making sure that your daily needs are being met. At our Charles City, IA dentist’s office, we can provide the guidance […]
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Restoring Your Smile After Past Teeth Grinding
Is the impact of teeth grinding visible when you smile? The more time you spend not treating bruxism, the more likely it is to cause serious harm to your enamel. This can lead to your smile looking less healthy, and it can leave you with chips and cracks that cause problems with your oral health […]
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Will Halloween Fun Hurt Your Smile?
Does Halloween have to raise your risk for cavities? It can certainly be a problem for your smile if you are not careful, as this is a holiday that can lead to a spike in sugar consumption. However, you do not have to choose between celebrating or protecting your smile. Smart behaviors at home and […]
How Can You Fight Tartar Formation?
Tartar deposits create risks for your smile that you should take seriously. These deposits can make you more likely to experience tooth decay due to the bacteria they contain. As this substance accumulates at the base of your teeth, it makes you vulnerable to problems with gum disease, too. While you cannot remove tartar on […]
Is Bruxism Causing You Daily Pain?
How often do you wake up feeling pain in your face and jaw? Is dental sensitivity part of your typical morning? If so, you could be experiencing problems with bruxism, a tendency to unconsciously grind your teeth, which can lead to more than just discomfort in time. Eventually, the habit of grinding and clenching your […]
Are You Consistent With Preventive Dentistry?
Consistently booking and attending dental exams will help you preserve your smile and avoid the kinds of problems that make restorative work necessary. Our Charles City, IA dentist’s office is happy to help patients who visit us stay safe against the threats to their dental well-being. During your routine appointments, we are able to provide […]
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How We Use Dental Cleanings To Help Patients
How are you currently doing at protecting your smile? If you are not keeping up with good habits on a daily basis, problems with tartar and plaque buildup can lead to more serious issues with your oral health that will have to be managed. While our Charles City, IA dentist’s office is here to help […]
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Treating Problems With Nightly Teeth Grinding
How often do you wake up with feelings of pain and sensitivity in your face and jaw? When you regularly experience these discomforts, it can be a sign that you are spending your nights grinding and clenching your teeth. There are serious consequences to this that can affect you in the long term. Pain in […]
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Support Provided During Dental Exams
What does your typical approach to managing your oral health involve? Hopefully, you think about preventive care as more than just a matter of brushing your teeth. Flossing and smart dieting also contribute to the protection of your smile, and so do your regular dental exams. Oral health checkups provide protection along with valuable feedback […]
