Pella, IA dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen understands that you may not believe any sort of prehistoric dental care existed. While there weren’t dental offices in caves, most likely, there was some knowledge and practice in the importance of caring for one’s teeth. Proof of this is in a 6,500-year-old human jawbone with a beeswax filling…. Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
How Can Sleep Disorders Harm your Dental Health?
Sleep disorders which occur during arousals from non-REM and REM sleep are clinically referred to as parasomnias. You may not realize it, but several familiar conditions actually fall under the parasomnia umbrella. Have you ever heard of (or experienced) sleepwalking, nightmares, or irregular heart rhythms at night? These are all sleep disorders, as is bruxism… Read more »
Answers to Concerns about Dental X-Ray Radiation
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 »
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 »