Homecare is very important in preventing both tooth decay and gum disease. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your habits and techniques are effective. To help you in this endeavor, your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Erika Peddicord, has put together the following list. Read below as she shares several homecare tips that can help… Read more »
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Ankeny IA Dentist Discusses Candy and Teeth
With Halloween fast approaching, candy is being displayed in more and more prominent ways. Unfortunately, while candy is fun for the holiday, it may not be good for your oral health, especially if candy consumption is typical in your diet. To learn more about how candy can impact your oral health, read the following information… Read more »
Ankeny IA Dentist Answers Your Questions about Teeth Whitening
When you smile, is it radiant? If not, what is stopping you from whitening your smile? The teeth whitening treatments of today are surprisingly convenient and effective. However, many patients are still left with unanswered questions when it comes to teeth whitening treatment. Here with the answers to those questions is your Ankeny IA dentist,… Read more »
Ankeny IA Dentist Can Fix Your Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth can be very detrimental to a smile’s appearance because the irregular shape caused by the damage will draw the eye to it. Thus, even a small chip can become the center of attention, making the chipped tooth’s repair a priority for restoring a smile’s beauty. But how exactly is a chipped tooth… Read more »
Advantages of Zirconia Crowns, Says Ankeny Dentist
Traditionally, crowns came in three varieties: all-metal, all-porcelain (or ceramic), and porcelain-fused-to-metal. Each provides great coverage and durability, while alleviating the intense toothache caused by deep decay or fracture. However, there’s a fourth dental material that affords all of the positive attributes of the three standard materials. With zirconium, crowns offer intense strength, durability, longevity,… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist Repairs Chipped Teeth with Tooth Contouring
Is your smile just a tad uneven and, if so, does it bother you? If you’ve answered yes, then perhaps you should consider tooth contouring from your Ankeny dentist. This quick, in-office dental procedure can transform one or many of your teeth into flawless beauties. An initial consultation and examination by Dr. Erika Peddicord can… Read more »
Your Ankeny Dentist Quickly Repairs Teeth with Dental Bonding
Do you have tiny flaws in your smile that you would like change without taking drastic measures? Your Ankeny dentist is here to help with composite resin dental bonding. This conservative, straightforward procedure can restore any number of teeth back to their ideal shape. Unlike other cosmetic dental procedures like veneers or porcelain crowns, bonding… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist: Dental Implants Prevent Complications
A dental implant restoration features a customized crown that superbly mimics the appearance of a real tooth. The crown is strong and stain-resistant, allowing it to last for many years. But did you know that many of the benefits of dental implants exist below the gum line? Your Ankeny dentist, Dr. Erika Peddicord, explains how… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist Answers Your Most Frequently Asked Questions about Dentures
Wearing dentures can seem pretty daunting. Between the pastes and the horror stories about embarrassing slips, many patients dread replacing their lost teeth with dentures. However, life without teeth is simply too much of a struggle, and properly fitting dentures can seriously improve a person’s quality of life. Here to put your mind at ease… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist: Put the Life Back in Your Smile
Is your smile a showstopper? Does it have that certain something that makes people stop and take notice? If your teeth are dull and yellow, it probably doesn’t. In addition, you may even feel like hiding your teeth if you are unhappy with their color. Fortunately, professional whitening procedures exist to lift stains and restore… Read more »