If you want to maintain healthy teeth and gums, you must see your dentist every six months for a dental cleaning and checkup. Many people feel slightly uncomfortable about dental appointments but understand that preventive care is the best way to avoid a far more uncomfortable visit down the road. For people with a dental… Read more »
Category: Technology
The World of the Digital X-ray: Smart, Safe, Serene
Traditional X-rays require chemical treatments to your mouth and produce low-level radiation. Sometimes oral examination requires a closer look than your dentist’s naked eye can execute, and that’s what makes dental x-rays so necessary for thorough exams by your dentist. Thankfully, Dr. Allen and our team have taken advantage of the most cutting-edge and state-of-the-art… Read more »
Smile for the Lasers
In past generations, lasers were thought of as something in science fiction that you wouldn’t want to be in front of when fired up, let alone open wide for and smile. This may be why futuristic movies never make it into their own futures. They usually get it all wrong. As technology in today’s society… Read more »
Updating Our Office to Give You Better Dental Care
Big things are happening at Dr. Jeffrey Allen’s dental practice in Pella, Iowa! We’re currently remodeling the office to create a more comfortable and state-of-the-art environment to serve you. We’ve already installed beautiful hardwood floors, changed all of the interior paint, and we’re changing the artwork and furniture throughout the office to create a more… Read more »
Detecting Oral Cancer Early Can Save Your Life
Do you know that approximately 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year? It’s true, but unfortunately, it’s not a problem that many people know about. Because oral cancer is often detected in the later stages, it has a higher mortality rate than that of other health problems, including several other forms of… Read more »