When you are missing a tooth (or multiple teeth) what is your biggest desire? Are you most focused on restoring the function, or the appearance of the tooth that was once there? Either way, your Pella dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, has you covered with a procedure like a crown and bridge. Though not considered a cosmetic… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Nutrition Tips for Patients Who Wear Dentures
Nutrition is an important part of dental health. This is National Nutrition Month, so what better time to point out how you diet can affect your teeth. The obvious parallel is with sugar and cavities. Sugar may not directly cause cavities, but sucrose certainly contributes. Additionally, carbohydrates are easily converted into sugar, so the bacteria… Read more »
Pella General Dentist Describes Dental Crown Types
When you succumb to tooth decay, your dentist will hopefully be able to catch the cavity early. If you are going to your dentist every six months, there is a much higher chance of this. However, if you ignore your dental health by not brushing frequently or avoiding regular dental appointments, you could end up… Read more »
Pella Dentist: What’s a Crown and Bridge?
Everyone desires that perfect smile. Across American people rely on cosmetic and restorative dentistry to brighten and repair their smiles. But what if you have a missing tooth? Replacing a missing tooth in a way that looks completely natural is possible and available to patients at Allen Family Dentistry. Pella cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, explains… Read more »
Pella Dentist on Treating TMJ Earaches
Do you suffer from chronic earaches? If you have persistent ear pain, you may need to see your Pella dentist. Many people suffer from constant ear and headaches might be experiencing symptoms of a common, and painful, dental problem. TMJ disorder causes a popping in the jaw and make eating and talking difficult. This issue… Read more »
Dental Implants: Top 2 Benefits
1. The Closest Restoration to Your Natural Tooth One of the most talked about advantages of dental implants from our Pella dentist is the way these dental restorations look and feel like natural teeth. How do dental implants feel so real? These tooth replacements go below the surface of your gum line for the utmost… Read more »