Laser dentistry in Dental Hygiene- Dubuque, Iowa On Friday, September 28th, Talia and Melissa, two of our hygienists, attended a continuing education course in Ankeny, Iowa. The course was about two of the instruments that our hygienists use everyday: Ultrasonics and Lasers. Talia and Melissa wanted to take full advantage of learning new information to share […]
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Research on effects of snoring A recent study of over 200 children found that those who snore were more likely to have behavioral problems including aggression and hyperactivity. Researches surveyed the mothers of these children over several years to monitor snoring and behavior patterns. The anatomy and physiology of snoring Snoring or noisy breathing
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Will Invisalign work for me? Here is another great Invisalign case completed recently by Dr. Kristen Berning. This patient wanted to straighten her teeth without wearing metal braces. She did not like how her front teeth were overlapping each other and crooked. She was able to get a healthy, straight smile by wearing comfortable Invisalign aligners,
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Using the latest technology in our Dubuque dental office Our office has been dedicated to the latest technology in dental hygiene since Dr. Ted Murray opened the doors to his Dubuque dental office in 1978. In other words, we have always wanted to help people have the healthiest teeth and gums possible. Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease Gingivitis
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For Americans, it’s a smile that’s worth a thousand words Wherever we travel, live or work, Americans rely on the good-old-fashioned smile to “talk” to people. We smile to say hello, goodbye, to excuse ourselves and even when we’re embarrassed. We also look to the smile to get cues about how others are feeling, from
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People often come into our office wanting to know how to improve their smile. A common question is “What are veneers?” OR “Am I a candidate for veneers?” Porcelain Veneers vs. Direct Resin Veneers Some people are familiar with porcelain veneers, a thin porcelain restoration that is custom made by a dental laboratory. There is
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DUBUQUE, IOWA COSMETIC DENTIST COMPLETES ADVANCED TRAINING IN COSMETIC DENTISTRY Dr. Kristen Berning, of Exceptional Dentistry at 4200 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, has recently completed an advanced comprehensive Post-Graduate Continuing Education Program in Esthetic Dentistry at The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. “This is a unique opportunity for practicing dentists to become involved with
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Cosmetic Dentistry and Porcelain Veneers Before we first met Mary*, she wrote a letter to Dr. Ted Murray. Mary’s letter included the following… “It is with a mixture of fear and shame that I await my first visit to your office. My extreme dental issues (chipping, fractured, badly worn and missing teeth, etc.) resulting from
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The Myth of “Soft Teeth” and Early Childhood Tooth Decay Many people falsely believe that the reason their infant or toddler has tooth decay is because they inherited “soft teeth.” The actual reason that cavities may be common in an entire family is because tooth decay is an infectious disease, the most common chronic disease
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Recently, one of our patients had a conversation similar to this with Dr. Kristen Berning: Patient: “Doc, I don’t know how you do it. It must be a challenge working on patients like me, working in a small, dark area with my tongue in the way.” Dr. Kristen Berning: ”Yes, but you completed all your treatment, and
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