Family Dentistry

Early Cavity Detection for Conservative Dental Fillings

Tooth decay afflicts 99% of us. With this in mind, you might say that cavities are almost inevitable. Of course,…

13 years ago

Century-old Dental Breakthrough: Floss

Commercial floss was first manufactured from silk in 1882, but what did we do before then? Chances are, lost more…

13 years ago

Brushing to Blame for Tooth Sensitivity

When food and drinks prove to be too hot or too cold for your teeth but not for the rest…

13 years ago

One Home, One Dentist

To suggest that a nuclear family should live in separate locations rather than one home sounds ridiculous. A family lives…

13 years ago

One Life, One Set of Adult Teeth

Once you lose your adult teeth, that’s it. You don’t grow new ones. That is why tooth loss is a…

13 years ago

Caring for Children and Families in Pella, Oskaloosa, and Lynnville

As a father, the health of his daughter is one of Dr. Jeffrey Allen’s priorities. As a general family dentist,…

13 years ago

Pella Families Shouldn't Fear Fluoride

Dental fluoride is a routine part of most dental cleanings and exams at many dental offices. For some time, however,…

13 years ago

Dentist in Oskaloosa, IA Reveals Bacteria in Used Band Instruments

Band instruments, especially used brass and woodwind instruments, can contain heavy amounts of bacteria. According a recent study published in…

14 years ago

Which Toothbrush is Right for You?

Scientists think that toothbrushing tools date back to 3,000 BC when they were made of twigs. Thanks to modern technology,…

14 years ago

Oral Cancer Examinations

Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, this is a great time to schedule an oral cancer screening. Research shows…

14 years ago