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Treatments for Tooth Discoloration

August 9th, 2025

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. How can the doctor help? In a number of ways! Professional Whitening Because teeth are porous, over time substances in food, beverages, and tobacco products…
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Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk

August 2nd, 2025

We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent research suggests that people with periodontal disease also have a higher cardiovascular risk, which means they are more vulnerable to heart attacks or stroke. It’s…
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The Importance of Baby Teeth

July 26th, 2025

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Southwest Iowa Dental Associates, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are replaced, they are less important. But did you know baby teeth…
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Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child

July 19th, 2025

the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, you see too many options to choose from. We want to help you make an informed decision based on your son or daughter’s needs. First,…
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