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If you have a badly damaged or otherwise hurting tooth on your hands, you may be in need of what we commonly call a root canal. Contrary to popular belief, the procedure itself does not inflict any pain, but rather it serves to eradicate any pain or discomfort caused by the situation in your mouth. This is not something we take lightly. In fact, restorative dentistry treatments are a big part of ...

When you are missing teeth, it can adversely impact every area of your life. You won’t be able to chew the foods you love, and so you won’t be up for eating anything but soft foods. Eventually, your health will start to decline. And, to make matters worse, your appearance will suffer from collapsed cheeks, and unnatural gaps in your smile. That situation will make you look older than you are, ...

If you’ve ever wondered how you should clean and store your toothbrush, check out the video clip below from the American Dental Association. For the rest of your preventive dentistry needs, make plans to visit a dentist you can trust to look after your smile at every stage of life. We proudly offer complimentary inhalation relaxation dentistry services to help you feel more at ease while ...

Visiting a great dentist every 3-6 months can go a long way toward preventing outbreaks of bad breath. This is because those regular professional teeth cleanings and dental exams can go beyond the work you do at home with a toothbrush and floss. To find out what causes halitosis (chronic bad breath), check out the video clip below that comes from our friends at the American Dental ...

If you want to prevent gum disease and tooth decay, you’ll need to focus on eliminating dental plaque from your mouth, which is where we come in. Check out the video clip below from the American Dental Association, then be sure to look into our comprehensive preventive dentistry treatments. Call Gentle Family Dentists at 563-288-2612 or fill out our online form to request an appointment in our ...

Snoring is a common problem that often begins to disrupt your nights as the result of a much more dangerous condition called sleep apnea. Ignoring this affliction won’t be good for your interpersonal relationships or your health. But there is some good news for you: our dental team can help you do something about it, and our treatment won’t necessitate one of those invasive CPAP ...

Gentle Family Dentists is a comfortable place for comprehensive dentistry solutions. As our name implies, we are here to serve all the members of your family, regardless of age or dental situation. So, whether you’re dealing with minor smile imperfections or you need to some major restorative work, we’ll have you covered at both of our convenient locations. Today we’d like to tell you a ...

Our West Liberty & Muscatine, IA dental offices strive to make it easy for every member of your family to receive the high-quality dental health care you’ll need at every stage of life. The team here at Gentle Family Dentists is particularly proud of our pediatric dentistry services. That’s why, today, we’ve decided to post a few ideas for you to incorporate into your children’s oral ...

When we talk to teens and young adults about wisdom teeth removal, we usually frame it as an extension of their ongoing preventive dentistry plan. That’s because the so-called wisdom teeth, which are really just your third molars that are located in the back of the mouth, can cause all kinds of unforeseen problems down the road if they are not dealt with in an appropriate manner when they first ...

A great toothpaste might not change life as you know it, but it can make a real difference in the health of your smile. So can a great family dentistry practice like ours. Check out this video from our friends at the ADA to hear more about toothpaste variations. Then call Gentle Family Dentists at 563-288-2612 or use our online form to request your next preventive dental appointment in our West ...