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Dental Anxiety

January 23rd, 2024

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Southwest Iowa Dental Associates might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, please know that at our Shenandoah, Iowa office, there is nothing to be afraid of. We understand you may be anxious about receiving…
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The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits

January 17th, 2024

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for groceries, at the movies … whenever they can. We’ve identified the five most common reasons for emergency visits to our office, so if you ever…
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Is your child a mouth breather?

January 16th, 2024

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Kids who typically breathe through their mouth—most often children who suffer from allergies—experience problems getting enough oxygen into their blood, a condition that affects their…
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Radiation and the Safety of Dental X-Rays

January 10th, 2024

It is not uncommon to be concerned about your safety when you have dental X-rays performed. Putting on a heavy lead vest may make you apprehensive. The benefits of dental X-rays far outweigh the risks when safety procedures are followed and the number of X-rays is limited to the required number. About Dental X-rays Intraoral…
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