Composite bonding on front teeth can last for years with good care, but the lifespan depends on how the bonding is used and maintained. For patients in Ankeny, IA, habits like teeth grinding, nail biting, chewing ice, drinking staining beverages, or skipping cleanings can shorten the life of cosmetic bonding. Understanding how long does composite… Read more »
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Floss Does More than Clean Your Teeth, Says Ankeny, IA General Dentist
Any dentist will advise his or her patients to floss at least once a day. Flossing is an important step in any dental cleaning regimen since it removes food particles that brushing cannot. Yet, that mighty nylon string doesn’t just clean between teeth—you can use it for simple at-home tasks too. In this friendly post,… Read more »
Dental Implants from Your Ankeny Dentist
For many who have suffered tooth loss, whether as a result of gum disease or dental trauma, dentures loom as the inevitable, and seemingly only, solution. But at Peddicord family dentistry we offer the alternative of dental implants for those who have suffered tooth loss. Using the latest technology in bone integration, dental implants from… Read more »


