Have you ever wondered about laser dentistry? Do you know laser dentistry is becoming more popular or what kind of treatments can be more comfortable with laser dentistry? Dental lasers can also be extremely useful for several treatments. For example, would you be interested in learning that lasers can be used to help you deal with your wisdom teeth? Similarly,... read more »

Cosmetic dentistry can help you if your smile makes you feel self-conscious, you’re not alone. There are thousands of people who wish they had a perfect smile. That’s why we’d like to take a moment to talk to you about getting dental veneers in Manchester, Iowa. Veneers such as Lumineers can take your smile from lackluster to a movie-star smile... read more »

A lot of our patients at Dental Associates of Manchester are treated for cavities by Dr. Timothy A. Collier, Gordon F. Goettsch, & Zachary Stecklein. In most cases of cavities, it can be fairly easy to tell what the issue is. However, some cases can be more difficult to diagnose. Since it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you... read more »

Your smile and your happiness in your older age often depend on the care and attention you have given to your body. Your oral health is no exception, as your teeth can weaken and wear down over time just like the rest of your body. However, there are plenty of options we have, to continue to keep our teeth healthy... read more »

Periodontal disease is primarily the result of poor oral hygiene failing to remove residual food particles and plaque from your teeth and gumline. This can harden into bacterial-rich tartar that is promoting inflammation and a possible infection of the sensitive gum tissues. Things like tobacco use, frequent alcohol consumption, and diabetes can increase your chances of developing this disease. The... read more »

While it is extremely rare, there are times when a blow to the face can cause a severe fracture or crack in a tooth. This is even more likely to happen in your play in a contact sport without the protection of a quality mouthguard. If the root or socket of the tooth is severely damaged, it might be too... read more »

A missing tooth resulting from severe decay or extraction can pose several problems for the health and function of your mouth. Beyond the impaired ability to chew food, it can also cause you to slur your speech and leave you with an unappealing smile. At the same time, the structural loss of the tooth can gradually cause the surrounding teeth... read more »

Your tooth enamel is one of the hardest biological substances known to man. At the same time, it is only hard enough to allow your teeth to bite, chew and grind tough foods. Unfortunately, there are instances when something can chip a tooth. This could be as traumatic as a blow to the face or as mundane as grinding your... read more »

Tooth decay is a serious and dangerous dental issue that can severely harm your smile. This is why it’s important to do everything you can to prevent it. Tooth decay prevention isn’t as tricky as it sounds. At Dental Associates of Manchester, we recommend the following for your smile:  -Keep up on oral hygiene: It’s important to clean your smile... read more »

Our Dental Associates of Manchester dentist may recommend that you undergo a dental crown procedure for one of several reasons: you have a particularly weak tooth that needs to be held together, you have a tooth that is extremely discolored, or you wish to have a crown placed for cosmetic reasons. When a cavity grows too large to be repaired... read more »