Losing one or more teeth can be life-changing for your smile. Unless you replace them, the loss could have long-lasting effects on the health and quality of your smile. Fortunately, we offer patients several different options for rebuilding their smiles at our Pella, IA, dental office. For example, we can help many patients address the… Read more »
What are you missing out on by leaving your smile incomplete? The loss of even one tooth can spell trouble, because it can create cosmetic concerns, and functional complications. In other words, a single gap in your smile can make you unhappy with how you look, while also making it harder to bite and chew…. Read more »
Any area in your smile that lies between two teeth and that creates space (as in, your neighboring teeth are not touching) might feel problematic for a number of reasons. First, you may just not really like how it looks. Next, it may negatively impact your hygiene. Then of course, it might also threaten your… Read more »
Modern prosthetic dental work can have an amazing effect on your smile, and your dental functions. Dental implants have made it possible to keep your restoration permanently secure, which can make them more comfortable, and more effective at biting and chewing. Using implants can even prevent problems with jawbone deterioration, a condition that can result… Read more »
Your dentist’s priority is always to save your tooth. However, some situations can result in an extraction or loss of the tooth. A missing tooth in the front of the mouth can usually seem like a higher priority because of the huge impact on the appearance. But a tooth missing in the back of the… Read more »
Did you recently lose a tooth or need to have one extracted? If so, you may currently be wondering what can be done to complete your smile and to restore your confidence. Even if you have a prostheses in place, if you’re unhappy with its stability you may be ready to consider a more secure… Read more »