Tooth be told, America is fighting a relentless battle against cavities and oral diseases. The good news is Iowans boast some of the country’s brightest, whitest and healthiest smiles.

Toothbrush.org ranks the Hawkeye State as having the 13th [ . . . ]  read more

We are extremely excited to announce the arrival of our new Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) machine here at the Family Dental Center. This allows our doctors to view our patients 3 dimensionally. As always using the best technology gives our patients the best care possible.

William Shakespeare would call the dilemma “To floss or not to floss?” For the work weary, child-raising, exhausted parent, the answer is usually, “Not me.”

They are not alone. Most Americans neglect flossing, and few realize its value in the fight against gum disease. A new Delta Dental Survey found only 40 percent of Americans (4 in 10) floss daily, and 1 [ . . . ]  read more

Half Of America’s Population Fighting Periodontitis, Most Without Knowing It

If you don’t have periodontitis, statistics say your spouse does. If your mom doesn’t have periodontitis, chances are 50-50 your dad does.

The cold hard statistics of this U.S. health epidemic are half of Americans age 30 or older have periodonitis, the advanced form of gum disease, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control statistics. That equals 64.7 million Americans feeling major [ . . . ]  read more

In plain sight, the problem spreads, worsens and often leads to irreparable damage. Too many people never see it coming, even if their enamel try their best to warn them.

One in four Americans are unsuspecting living with untreated tooth decay, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. This is one surprise dentists dread giving to patients. Yet, three million [ . . . ]  read more

Call a water pick a gentle battle axe in the battle against plaque.

Let’s face it, our teeth can’t get enough help in the battle against plaque. Many dentists recommend water picks as a complementary weapon to floss.

Water flossing utilizes a special machine that directs a stream of water into the mouth and gums. Instead of scraping the teeth to remove plaque, [ . . . ]  read more