Dentist, Dr. Ivan Salmons DDS and his dental treatment team are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients from Sioux City IA and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: adult, children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive and restorative dentistry.
Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the importance of dental sealants as a preventive dental treatment for your children!
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com By following the information in this guide, you and your family can have healthy teeth and gums to last a lifetime. As a parent, you can work with your children to help them understand why good oral care is important - and show them how to do it right! Four Steps to a Bright Smile
Brush at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, especially after eating breakfast and before bedtime.
Floss every day.
Limit the number of times you eat snacks each day.
Visit your dentist regularly.
It's easy to guide your family toward good oral health. All it takes is the right information and a little practice to keep them moving in the right direction! To read the entire article visit Colgate.com. The remainder of the article details the following:
Good Habits Can Produce a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth
Encouraging proper habits early, in an atmosphere that’s relaxed and fun, creates an important foundation for a lifetime of strong oral health. Children’s teeth can be prone to cavities at a young age for many reasons. For example, children are not proficient at brushing well on their own. Because of this, it is essential for parents to be part of their child’s daily dental routine. This assists with both thorough cleaning and the development of correct dental habits. Little kids like to eat more frequently during the day (grazing). This causes a more extended exposure to acid (every time you eat you produce acid), which may trigger more cavities.
A tooth that is not as clean as it should be will cause continuous acid production. This acid often increases the development of cavities. The good news is that spotting poor dietary and hygiene habits early, along with using a fluoride varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can radically reduce the chances of your child incurring a cavity. Ivan K. Salmons, DDS 1855 Indian Hills Drive Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 239-5900 SiouxCityDentist.com
Dr. Salmons is excited to offer his patients a formidable weapon in the fight against gum disease. ARESTIN™ comes in a powder form, containing microspheres of antibiotic, which are not visible to the naked eye. These microspheres transport a time-released treatment directly to the point of the infection (the spaces between the gums and teeth). ARESTIN wipes out the bacteria that produces gum disease. The best part is that it’s all painless! Ivan K. Salmons, DDS 1855 Indian Hills Drive Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 239-5900 SiouxCityDentist.com
Dr. Salmons can often save a tooth that has been injured or worn to a point where a normal filling won’t bring it back to complete functionality. By installing a crown, he can rescue and even add strength to your compromised tooth. Plus, the advanced materials he utilizes to create your new crown will appear so natural, you’ll have difficulty telling it apart from an original tooth. Ivan K. Salmons, DDS 1855 Indian Hills Drive Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 239-5900 SiouxCityDentist.com
You know good dental habits can help prevent things like cavities and gingivitis, but you may not know what conditions like these really look like or how they can affect your mouth. Use this visual guide to learn more about some of the most common dental health issues, symptoms to watch for and the potential treatments that are available. Please note: This content is for informational purposes only. Only a dentist, physician or other qualified health care professional can make a diagnosis. Darkened Tooth
There
are two reasons your tooth may change color after trauma: It’s either trying
to protect the nerve or it’s dying. If it’s protecting the nerve, your tooth
may look a little darker than the ones next to it. If it changes colors like a
bruise (from pink to gray), this means your tooth is most likely dead. You may
need a root canal, usually followed by
a crown. In some cases it may
be necessary to remove the tooth. If it is a baby tooth, you may be able to
leave it alone until it falls out. Canker Sores
Canker sores are small white or
gray sores with a red border that appear your lips, the back of your throat or
under your tongue. Their exact cause is uncertain but some suggest that immune
system problems, bacteria or viruses may be play a role. They are also more common
in women.
Canker sores aren’t contagious and usually heal on their own after one or two
weeks. Over-the-counter creams and mouthwashes may give you temporary relief.
Until it heals, stay away from hot, spicy or acidic foods because these can
irritate the sore.
Cancer
Each
year, approximately 40,000 new cases of oral cancer and cancers of the
throat, tonsils and back of the tongue are diagnosed. Tobacco use, alcohol abuse and HPV all increase your
chance of developing these
cancers.
Men are twice more likely to get oral cancer than women. During regular
checkups, your dentist will check your mouth for symptoms like red or white
patches, sores that won’t heal and rough, crusty spots. If anything suspicious
is found, your dentist will order more testing or refer you to a specialist.
The image above is only one example of how oral cancer might appear. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com
Encouraging proper habits early, in an atmosphere that’s relaxed and fun, creates an important foundation for a lifetime of strong oral health. Children’s teeth can be prone to cavities at a young age for many reasons. For example, children are not proficient at brushing well on their own. Because of this, it is essential for parents to be part of their child’s daily dental routine. This assists with both thorough cleaning and the development of correct dental habits. Little kids like to eat more frequently during the day (grazing). This causes a more extended exposure to acid (every time you eat you produce acid), which may trigger more cavities. 
A Crown Restores a Damaged Tooth
