Month: April 2019

Achieving A Brighter Smile KöR Whitening

Teeth stains can be annoying, embarrassing, and frustrating. People often find them difficult to remove with store bought systems, which may also cause tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, we help brighten smiles in Des Moines, IA, using professional teeth whitening. Find out how KöR whitening combines in-office and at-home procedures to brighten smiles by several shades.

Responding To Common Dental Emergencies

What should you do if you chip a tooth? When you experience a dental emergency, which refers to any damage to your teeth or gums, then you should see your Des Moines, IA, dentist as soon as possible. We can repair your smile and prevent complications. In addition, there are a few steps you can… Read more »

When Do Teeth Need To Be Removed?

An extraction is a safe and comfortable means of removing a tooth from a patient’s smile. While we always strive to help our Des Moines, IA, patients preserve their natural teeth, ensuring optimal oral health sometimes means removing a tooth. When do we need to extract teeth, and what happens during this procedure?

Using Dental Implants To Replace Missing Teeth

Addressing your missing teeth means protecting your smile from loss of jawbone density and even further tooth loss. In order to provide a more lifelike option that lasts longer than traditional bridges or dentures, we may prescribe a dental implant. What benefits will dental implants offer patients in Des Moines, IA, suffering from minor or… Read more »

How Will Invisalign® Benefit Oral Health?

When we talk about correcting uneven smiles, we find many of our Des Moines, IA, patients are mainly concerned with their smile’s appearance. However, addressing misalignment actually helps improve oral health and offers a number of benefits. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how our clear aligners help treat misalignment and prevent the complications of… Read more »