Did you know that teeth whitening treatments can be given at your dentist office, from your toothpaste, and from mouthwash, chewing gum, and from many other forms and products that are easily available in your life? Due to the rise of teeth whitening enhancements in our society, plenty of products and treatments exist to help enhance the color of... read more »
Sometimes it’s easy to let the little things slide. However, oral health is no small thing! You cannot afford to forget the basics of at-home dental care. First, flossing is vital for your oral health--don’t miss it! Floss (or use another interdental cleaner) once a day. It only takes 2-3 minutes to clean in between all of your teeth, and... read more »
Are you aware that veneers can give you a smile that would make even most movie stars jealous? In fact, many modern-day smiles for celebrities are the result of dental veneers. Dental veneers are thin, yet durable artificial shells that are fused to the fronts of teeth to customize and enhance your smile. With dental veneers, even the worst of... read more »
Atop your teeth is a thin protective film known as your tooth enamel. If your tooth enamel is eroded so deeply that a hole forms in the tooth, this is called a cavity. Dental fillings are treatments used in dentistry to restore teeth that have suffered tooth enamel loss to the point that a cavity has formed. If cavities do... read more »
Is your jaw strong enough for dental implants? Although dental implants are important for improving your oral health and filling out your smile, they require a strong jaw to hold them in place. Fear not if your jaw is weak, as there are other alternatives including dental bridges and dentures that can be used to complete your smile. Dental implants... read more »
Keep your smile shining brightly all summer with effective sleep apnea care. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder resulting from an obstruction of the airways while you sleep. This can be caused by a failure with brain signals to the chest muscles or an actual obstruction of the air passageways. Listed below are some traditional risk factors for sleep apnea:... read more »
Can your smile be repaired with dental implants? With dental implants, you can have natural-looking implants placed directly into your jawbone for a sturdy hold. A full smile awaits with dental implants and their many amazing benefits: - Dental implants are stunningly durable and can potentially last a lifetime of wear and tear. - Dental implants can be produced and... read more »
If your teeth have been less than stellar lately due to tooth discoloration, At Dental Associates of Manchester in Manchester, Iowa, we can help by providing you with a custom tray to take home to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home. In just a few days, you can have a radiant smile that is several shades... read more »
Digital radiography, also known as digital x-rays, have dramatically improved how dentists image patients’ smiles and have revolutionized patient comfort and safety. What are digital x-rays and why are they such a big deal? Do digital x-rays impact your visit to the dentist? X-ray imaging, or radiography, utilizes x-ray waves to generate an image of an opaque object. An x-ray... read more »
Some people might think dental implants are a cosmetic solution when a tooth goes missing. However, that is not the case. If you have a missing tooth and you want to give yourself complete oral health, you need to place a dental implant in the spot of that missing tooth. It might be surprising to some that there is a... read more »