Over-the-counter teeth whitening kits are plentiful and may seem quite cost effective at first sight. Unfortunately, they can compromise the health of your teeth and may not offer you desired results. Many people overuse whitening systems with the goal of getting their money’s worth or maintaining the slight results they manage. Unfortunately, over-whitening your teeth… Read more »
Month: November 2013
Des Moines Dentist Talks about Oral Hygiene of Pilgrims
Do you wax nostalgic about your family history at Thanksgiving? DNA testing and family trees have become popular ways to discover how far back our American lineage might go. Many of us may even have a direct relationship line to a Pilgrim. If you descend from someone who sailed over on the Mayflower (or even… Read more »
Des Moines Dentist Offers Diet Tips to Help Jaw Pain
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) occurs when your joints and chewing muscles are so inflamed and sore that you can actually have trouble eating. This could be downright tragic during this time of year, when food tends to be an important part of every upcoming holiday. Your TMJs are located on each side of your head,… Read more »
Des Moines, IA Dentist Provides Porcelain Veneers
There are amazing possibilities in the world of cosmetic dentistry. Porcelain veneers are amongst the most versatile. If you cringe when you see your own smile in the mirror, or in a photograph, you deserve to feel more confident with your grin. Des Moines dentist, Dr. Steve Burds, has changed the lives of many patients… Read more »