If your smile isn’t becoming you,
then you should be coming to us.
At Veranda Dentistry, just like any good dentist or healthcare practitioner, we believe prevention is the best medicine. We would rather see you twice yearly for your regular cleanings and exams, than not see you for years and have to treat advanced gum disease or do complex restorative work – we think you probably agree. We do understand why many people avoid going to the dentist. That’s why we do everything we can to make your visits convenient and comfortable. We also offer sedation to help patients with dental anxiety get the care they need.
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At Veranda Dentistry, we have one of the best hygiene teams in Iowa. They are incredibly gentle to make sure you don’t leave with sore gums and negative feelings about the dentist. They are also impressively thorough to make sure your mouth is in tip top shape.
You may not realize your regular six month checkups are for more than just cleanings and catching up with your hygienist and favorite dentist. Your regular checkups also include comprehensive exams and screenings to make sure we catch any potential problems before they become serious. Your Pleasant Hill dentist is always on the lookout (and you should be too) for any changes or abnormalities in your mouth that may be potential signs of a problem. Early detection of disease and decay are essential for the most successful treatment and recovery.
Our advanced technology allows us to detect disease and decay earlier than ever before. Intraoral cameras give us a better view of the surfaces of your mouth, and our laser cavity detection technology allows us to see cavities and areas of decay before they become visible to the naked eye. We also perform regular periodontal exams to check for gum health, looking for signs of gum disease and gum recession.
Oral cancer is unfortunately on the rise in the United States – one American dies every hour. There are certain lifestyle habits and risk factors that put you at a higher risk for developing oral cancer, although 25% of oral cancer patients have no risk factors.
Risk factors for oral cancer include:
Oral cancer screenings save lives. Be sure to visit your Des Moines dentist regularly for checkups and screenings.
Fillings are probably the most common dental treatment, aside from regular teeth cleanings. If you still have your natural teeth, chances are you probably have a filling or two in there. They may even be old school metal fillings from the dark days of dentistry’s past. Metal fillings often contain trace amounts of mercury that can be toxic to the human body, and they are unstable with changes in temperature, causing them to expand and contract and even crack, leaving room for bacteria and decay to penetrate once again.
Thankfully, today, with advances in modern materials science and technology, we are able to fill cavities and stop decay with a more durable tooth colored resin that blends in seamlessly with your natural teeth. Tooth colored fillings can be custom made to match your exact shade, so all anyone will see when you open your mouth is your natural smile. Tooth colored fillings are more durable than metal and better withstand the forces in your mouth, as well as changes in temperature.
Laser cavity detection technology allows us to illuminate the smallest of cavities and areas of decay before they become visible to the naked eye. This allows us to fill cavities while they are still very small, conserving more of your healthy tooth structure for as long as possible.
Do your gums bleed easily during regular brushing and flossing? Do you have chronic bad breath even though you brush often? Have your gums started to recede, or do your teeth appear longer than before? Nearly 75% of the American adult population suffers from some form of gum disease, and you may be one of them without even realizing it.
Left untreated, gum disease can not only cause tooth loss, but can significantly increase your risk for serious systemic diseases like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The good news is, the dentists at Veranda Dentistry are experienced in providing periodontal therapy, or gum disease treatment in Pleasant Hill to help our patients get their gum disease under control. Our hygienists are highly trained in performing periodontal cleanings, scaling and root planing, as well as diode laser treatment to reduce and treat periodontal infection. The foundation of a healthy smile is healthy gums. Keep your gums healthy with the help of our team at Veranda Dentistry.
If you have any questions about general dentistry, or would like to schedule a visit with your Des Moines dentists, Dr. Chad Johnson and Dr. Emily Furrow at Veranda Dentistry, give us a call today at (515) 650-5531 or request an appointment online! Serving Pleasant Hill, Des Moines, Bondurant, Runnells, Mitchellville, Colfax, Prairie City, and all of Polk County, IA.
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