Month: July 2012

TMJ Treatment from Your Pella Dentist

Many people suffer from chronic headaches, earaches, tinnitus, and neck pain and have no idea what is causing their discomfort. Perhaps you have experienced similar discomfort yourself. All of these symptoms could be related to TMJ disorder. TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joints, which connect your jaw to your skull. When teeth grinding or clinching is… Read more »

Pella Dentist Answers Root Canal FAQs

What is a root canal? A root canal is the channel that connects your body’s nervous system, blood vessels, and living tissues to the pulp center of the tooth. The root canal travels from the center of your tooth down each root, to the jawbone. Many root canals have accessory canals, or tiny branches of… Read more »

How Much Do You Know About Bad Breath?

It can be your biggest fear before a first date. It can strike fear in the heart of an interviewee. It can make close conversations intimidating, and close relationships more distant. The culprit for all of these social horrors is bad breath. Think you know about this common oral health condition? Our Pella dentist challenges… Read more »

What Happens at a Dental Checkup with Our Pella Dentist

Preventive Dentistry in Pella At our dental office in Pella, IA, we believe that preventive dentistry is one of the best measures you can take for your oral health. We encourage you to make the investment in your smile by scheduling regular dental cleanings and checkups. Here is what you can expect from our Pella… Read more »