1540 High Street, Suite 201, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
A dental infection or abscessed tooth could mean serious trouble for smiles in Des Moines, IA. Without treatment, the tooth may even need to be extracted to prevent the spread of infection. Fortunately, we have a comfortable restorative treatment designed to address infections, and in just one visit! When should you have a root canal performed, and what does the procedure involve?
If you have pain in your smile, this could mean you have a cavity that requires treatment. Without a restoration, the cavity could grow more severe until pain increases the risk of infection. In order to stop the aches and return your tooth to optimal health, function, and beauty, your Des Moines, IA, dentist may suggest a lifelike tooth-colored filling.
When a Des Moines, IA, resident comes to us about cosmetic concerns, often the problem is about stained teeth or maybe misalignment. However, in some cases there may be multiple esthetic concerns with the shape, color, and alignment of the teeth. In order to help, we may offer a complete smile makeover, one that involves a combination of our cosmetic treatment options.
Don’t assume metal braces will be your only shot at correcting misalignment. In fact, we often help straighten smiles in Des Moines, IA, using the Invisalign® system. Instead of metal brackets and wires, we have clear acrylic aligners. Find out how this system helps teens and adults enjoy better oral health and a beautiful smile.
We offer our Des Moines, IA, patients cosmetic dentistry to help them obtain smiles they can feel proud to show the world. We have treatments designed to address minor damage and to even remove teeth stains. However, with one treatment option we have the ability to completely transform a tooth’s appearance in just two visits. Let’s talk about how we improve smile beauty with porcelain veneers.
Just because you damage a tooth, doesn’t mean treatment will involve seriously invasive solutions. Often, we repair minor damage in Des Moines, IA, with a unique cosmetic treatment. With dental bonding, we can fix damage in a single sitting, offering a conservative solution to minor cracks and chips. How do we perform a bonding procedure? When will a person need one?
Invisalign® provides an alternative to traditional metal braces, helping our Des Moines, IA, patients enjoy clear smile correction. Our patients often have questions about these clear aligners, so in today’s blog we would like to look at three of the most common inquiries. Find out how these aligners help correct crooked or crowded teeth, often in as little as a year.
Our teeth are strong, but not immune to damage. A sports injury or even biting down on a hard piece of food could potentially damage your smile. When a crack appears, you need treatment to avoid serious issues, such as a decayed or infected tooth. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how our Des Moines, IA, team repairs cracked teeth.
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.
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 take immediately after your injury to limit discomfort.