If your child takes a daily multivitamin, you know there’s a wide variety of types and flavors. Adults may remember hard chewable children’s vitamins with a sweet, but odd flavor. These days, improvements in formulations provide different textures, flavors, and shapes. Your child can even enjoy vitamins in a pliable, fruit-flavored gummy. If your child… Read more »
Category: General Dentist
True-or-False Questions on Invisible Orthodontics
Invisalign is considered by many to be the clear solution for straightening teeth. For teens and adults who feel self-conscious about the idea of wearing traditional metal braces, but believe straight teeth will improve their quality of life, Invisalign is a great alternative. To learn more about this innovative orthodontics system, challenge yourself to a… Read more »
Burning Mouth Syndrome Causes and Treatments
Have you ever felt a burning pain on your tongue, lips, gums, roof of your mouth, or inner cheeks? If so, you could have burning mouth syndrome (BMS). The pain with BMS is sometimes severe enough to compare to scalding your oral cavity with hot liquid. Pella dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen doesn’t see cases of burning… Read more »
Cosmetic Procedures for All Dental Needs
When you look in the mirror or view pictures of yourself, do you feel that you are sporting a beautiful smile? It’s wonderful to accept yourself as you are. We are all flawed. However, extreme physical issues are not just aesthetically jarring, but sometimes lead to other health issues. In terms of your dental health,… Read more »
Do you Know the Right Type of Floss to Buy?
Dental self-care products are sometimes overwhelming. Sure, it’s great to have so many options, but sometimes too many choices can leave you feeling confused. Just because you’ve seen commercials for one brand, does that make it the best? Should you go by a friend’s recommendation? How about asking your dentist? No matter who you speak… Read more »
Does Gum Disease Complicate Other Health Conditions?
High rates of gum (periodontal) disease in America are shocking. An estimated 3 out of every 4 Americans have gingivitis (which is the earliest stage of gum disease). Of the people afflicted with periodontal infection, approximately 30% fall into the more severe gum disease category (periodontitis). You might wonder if simply brushing your teeth, flossing,… Read more »