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Are you thinking about getting a smile makeover? Good for you! Now there are many new options for improving your smile that are available due to enhanced dental technologies. There is just no reason for you to wait any longer.  Dental patients who have chosen to have smile makeovers only have positive things to say…

Triclosan is an antibacterial composite in cleaners, soaps, body washes and oral hygiene products of all sorts. While triclosan combats gingivitis, some people argue it might have negative health ramifications. There is some evidence triclosan can alter liver health. Others argue this antibacterial composite might disturb thyroid function.Abrasives help remove stains from the teeth. The…

One of the great benefits of being a laser dentist is the ability to see the progress of dentistry in recent years. It is true that many people suffer from dental anxiety in part due to the different procedures that are necessary in order to keep the teeth in the best possible oral health. Patients…

Everyone would love to have a set of white, healthy teeth, but it takes more than brushing and flossing to properly take care of them. It is equally important that you abstain from things that are not good for your overall oral health and the condition of your teeth.Sugar is bad for your oral and…

Patients often want to know how they can take better care of their teeth. Along with treating and cleaning a patient's teeth, we will also use this time to educate the patient on proper at-home care techniques. The bottom line is that proper oral hygiene takes both the dentist and patient providing care. Proper dental…

Our cosmetic dentist office should be your next s for a beautifully rejuvenated smile. If you feel as though your smile is lacking luster, we can provide you with a large number of cosmetic dentistry techniques that will help your situation. To learn more about some of our most used methods and how they can…

Determining whether a crown or a filling is necessary is not always completely straightforward. In some instances, the best choice is a partial crown, referred to as an onlay. The dentist will ultimately make a recommendation based on a variety of factors like the amount of tooth remaining after the old filling and decay are…

A routine dental exam is the best way to identify tooth decay. This exam gives your dentist and/or his staff the opportunity to examine your mouth for signs of tooth decay and other issues or abnormalities. The purpose of identifying tooth decay during routine dental exams is to catch it as early as possible and…

Dental veneers have rapidly become a popular treatment option for patients visiting a cosmetic dentist. There are many great techniques and treatment options available to you as a patient of our cosmetic dentist, but even among these, dental implants manage to make an impact. Dental implants are a lower cost solution that is much easier…

The need for teeth whitening has never been greater than it is in the modern world. While many people talk about how much desire there is for teeth whitening, it is also important to consider why the world has demanded teeth whitening in such large volumes. There is a definite element of understanding, where people…

Once you have decided that it is time to find a new dentist and are looking to make an appointment, it becomes necessary to find the right one for your particular situation. Picking a dentist is easier when you know where to start. The American Dental Association (ADA) provides some good information and tips on…

When you visit our Dubuque office for dental braces you are coming in to get your teeth straightened. Most of the patients we treat have a condition known as malocclusion. For many this visit has become almost a rite of passage as teenagers or younger children make the journey to getting straighter teeth. While it…