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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 03, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 26, 2025.

At Pleasant Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Pleasant Hill, Iowa area Read more
When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
posted: Nov. 19, 2025.

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first Read more
Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
posted: Nov. 12, 2025.

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 05, 2025.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 29, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion Read more
Sippy Cups
posted: Oct. 22, 2025.

What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read more
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
posted: Oct. 15, 2025.

In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read more
I’ve lost a filling; now what?
posted: Oct. 08, 2025.

Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Pleasant Hill, Iowa office immediately and let us advise Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2025.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Sep. 24, 2025.

With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting Read more
Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 17, 2025.

You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read more
How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
posted: Sep. 10, 2025.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read more
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 03, 2025.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 27, 2025.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Tips for a Whiter Smile
posted: Aug. 20, 2025.

Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read more