The New Year brings a fresh start and new beginnings. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? The top two resolutions for 2014 were lose weight and get organized. How many times do New Year’s resolutions include a person’s dental health? It probably wouldn’t be a stretch to say never, but with the connection between… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Three Tips for Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
As family dentists, Dr. Allen and Dr. Neumann are particularly sensitive to the needs of the family unit. That is why they strongly support the goal of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Your Pella dentists understand that when a mother, daughter, or aunt is diagnosed with breast cancer, the whole family is affected. They… Read more »
Say "Aaah" for Abscess Treatment
There are several possible causes of toothaches, some of which are more obvious than others. The key to finding relief from tooth pain lies in your willingness to take immediate action by calling your Pella, IA general dentist for an appointment. Otherwise, you may develop an infection, which could then lead to a painful abscess…. Read more »
Will Licorice in your Diet Help your Teeth?
Alternative medicine and modern Western medicine can both claim hits and misses over history. Recent studies seem to validate what ancient Chinese medical professionals have been saying for a long time. Dried licorice root is healthy for your teeth. How is it possible that something as seemingly mild as licorice might benefit oral health? Pella… 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 »
Dealing with Sensitive Teeth
Some people seem to be able to bite into something extremely cold – say a popsicle or ice cream bar – without a second though. Others find even the thought of such an activity to be completely cringe-worthy. Trigger foods may include hot, sour, or sweet delicacies in addition to cold ones. Pella, IA dentist,… Read more »