The process of acquiring images from our internal body is something most people accept as an occasional part of westernized healthcare. X-rays aren’t painful, but there are people who harbor concerns about radiation exposure. Pella, IA dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, hears questions about the safety of x-rays on a regular basis, because internal images are… Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
A New Year is a Great Time for a New Smile
Pella dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, would like to wish you a very happy 2014. With the start of a fresh new year, you are likely to think about things that you might want to change. This is a very common mindset, post-holidays. Some of the most typical resolutions include losing weight, exercising more frequently, saving… Read more »
Three Steps to Make Sure your Breath is Fresh Enough for Mistletoe
Are you ready to pucker up for a holiday kiss under the mistletoe? Or do you avoid any close contact because of halitosis. The holiday season can be a time of closeness and affection with loved ones. Hugs and kisses abound, and conspiratorial conversations over gifts and plans can be common. Bad breath might make… Read more »
Pella, IA Dentist Has Tips on Enjoying Holidays without Cavities
Face it, the holidays are a difficult time to be calorically restrained. If you enjoy eating (and especially if you have a sweet tooth) the plethora of delicious eating and drinking opportunities can prove to be quite challenging to resist. Unfortunately, many traditional holiday goodies are full of sugar, acid, and/or carbohydrates. All of these… Read more »
Facts About Fluoride from your Pella Dentist
Fluoride is well-known as a preventive too in dental hygiene. Infused into daily-use products like toothpaste and mouthwash, fluoride strengthens teeth and protects against cavities. Your Pella dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, offers information about the compound that helps keep your teeth healthy: fluoride.
Pella Dentist on Potential Way to Lick Cavities Away
Exciting new research is being conducted by Jose Cordoba of Yale University, and Erich Astudillo of Universidad de Santiago, in Chile, that can potentially eradicate the bacteria in your mouth that cause cavities. Keep 32 is the name of the chemical, and study data boasts that only 60 seconds of exposure in the human mouth… Read more »