Pella family dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen has spent his career investing in advanced technology to make your dental appointments more efficient. Whether you need a dental checkup, fillings, dental crowns, teeth whitening, periodontal treatment for gum disease, or any comprehensive dental service, Dr. Allen and our team will make sure your experience is comfortable and safe. After all,… Read more »
Category: General Dentist
Jawbone Depletion Helped by Stem Cells
A research study has found that stem cells can be used for quicker and less invasive bone regeneration than has ever been available in the medical field. Conducted at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research, partnered with Ann Arbor-based Aastrom Biosciences Inc., the clinical trial involved… Read more »
Scientists Continue Efforts to Understand Severe Gum Disease
Severe gum disease is clinically termed periodontitis. The condition afflicts nearly 50% of the adult population in the United States. Inflammation of gum tissues and the development of periodontal pockets results in tooth loss and jawbone density diminishment. In fact, periodontitis is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. Many scientific research studies point… Read more »
Prehistoric Dentists Had Bees to Thank
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 »
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 »