When you hear the word bacteria, your first thoughts may be of infection and illness. However, not all bacteria are harmful. In fact, as you read this, your mouth contains around 600 identifiable bacteria, most of which help maintain your mouth’s delicate ecological balance. For the most part, though, you would be correct in assuming… Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
Pella Dentist on How Moms Influence Children’s Oral Health
Around the world, mothers typically take responsibility for researching and selecting their family’s healthcare and dental providers. In many cases, mothers innately want to care for and nurture their children. Recent studies suggest that maternal instincts play a large role in determining the oral health of their children. Your Pella family dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen,… Read more »
Pella Dentist Examines the Amazing Human Tongue
Unless you’ve bitten, burned, or pierced your tongue, you may not think much about it throughout your daily life. In the sense of your oral health, however, your tongue plays a number of vital roles. It helps you speak clearly and moves food to the back of your throat so you can swallow it. It… Read more »
Facts About Saliva
When considering oral health, the condition of the teeth, gums, and tongue are usually what pops into your head. Saliva serves an important oral function, but few consider it when they think about overall dental health. Many people are unaware that saliva not only supports the health of the mouth, but also the entire body.
Back to School and Back to Brushing!
Monday August 20th will bring the first day of school for Pella students, as well as the re-establishment of rigid morning routines in many households. In the summertime, students become accustomed to sleeping in, having fun, and irregularity in their daily routine. Back to school, in contrast, means back to waking early, eating a healthy… Read more »
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 »