Nutrition Mistakes We All Make
Trying to eat healthy or raising a family of healthy eaters can be tricky in a sugar-obsessed world. Deciding to start a nutritious lifestyle can be hard enough without sugary foods disguised as...
View ArticleShould Large Sodas Be Banned?
New York City’s Mayor, Michael Bloomberg’s proposal to ban sugary drinks over 16 ounces raised some eyebrows this summer. Many questioned if this was an imposition on personal choice that would...
View ArticleHow Implant Dentures Can Make You Look Younger
While more Americans than ever are keeping their natural teeth for life, gum disease and other oral health complications can threaten your smile. The devastating results of tooth loss can affect...
View ArticleDental Hygiene Month in Urbandale
Lawson Family Dentistry wishes you a happy National Dental Hygiene Month. Dental hygienists are an essential part of any well-oiled dental office. They don’t just offer you cleanings and exams, but...
View ArticleSinus Infection or Tooth Decay in Urbandale?
What would you do if you woke up with an excruciating toothache? Call your dentist for an appointment; alternate hot and cold compresses on the area of discomfort; take some over-the-counter pain...
View ArticleUrbandale Dentist Wishes You a Happy Halloween
Today is National Candy Corn day, and tomorrow night is an exciting one for many American families. Since roughly 600 million pounds of Halloween candy are purchased every year, Halloween can be a big...
View ArticleIs There a Link Between Fibromyalgia and TMD?
Have you heard of fibromyalgia? The sometimes vague condition of chronic discomfort is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic so many other illnesses. TMJ issues share the same distinction of...
View ArticleThe Tooth-Colored Filling that No One Can See
The cornerstone of healthy teeth is prevention. If their super-resilient layer of enamel is compromised, bacteria can infect a tooth and cause irreversible damage (in the form of a cavity). When a...
View ArticleWhat Experts Say About Poor Oral Health and Dementia
Medical and dental professionals have been aware for quite some time that the state of your oral health can significantly influence your systemic wellbeing. This relationship, known as the...
View ArticleAbout Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Knowing can be difficult, unless you sleep with a partner or at live with a roommate or family. Then again, if you live alone, then your snoring wouldn’t be a problem for anyone, right?...
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