Are you destroying your teeth with common bad habits? Many of our patients are surprised to learn how certain behaviors affect their oral health. Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. They are strong enough to endure the daily functions of masticating food but certain habitual behaviors can impede your teeth’s ability to function… Read more »
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The Taste Bud Sensory Experiment
Your tongue is amazing! It’s covered with microscopic hairs called microvilli, also known as taste buds. These tiny receptors send messages to the brain, letting you “sense” your favorite foods. Don’t believe me? Try this experiment: You’ll need a glass of salt water, sugar water, lemon water, tonic water, pencil and paper, and Mom or… 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 »
Caring for Children and Families in Pella, Oskaloosa, and Lynnville
As a father, the health of his daughter is one of Dr. Jeffrey Allen’s priorities. As a general family dentist, your kids’ dental health becomes one of his top priorities. Dr. Allen and his staff, many of whom are parents, have all fought (and hopefully won) the battle of getting their kids to brush their… Read more »
Pella Families Shouldn't Fear Fluoride
Dental fluoride is a routine part of most dental cleanings and exams at many dental offices. For some time, however, the use of fluoride has been a debate among dental and health professionals. The question remains: Is fluoride good for you and your teeth, or not? Well, the answer is yes. Fluoride contains a protective… Read more »