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Dentist in Des Moines Iowa

If you are looking for the best dentists in Des Moines, you can count on Plaza Dental Group. We have a team of experienced dentists that include Dr. Steffany Mohan, Dr. Jay Jensen, Dr. Ellen Babor, and Dr. Rene Dutkowski. They strive to provide high-quality and comfortable dental care services ranging from general dentistry to restorative and cosmetic…

Randy Alvarez, host of The Wellness Hour, discussing affordable options for people missing teeth with des moines Iowa dentist Dr. Steffany Mohan. Mini dental implants.

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Dr. Steffany Mohan, DDS Iowa from Plaza Dental Group discusses about the toothache issues and why one should visit the dentist regularly to maintain a better oral health.…

Dr. Steffany Mohan is the proprietor of Plaza Dental Group, a leading dental clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. She is skilled in Family and…

A cracked tooth is a regular occurrence in general dentistry. It may be hard to diagnose, due to the fluctuations in the clinical presentation. The symptoms that arise from a cracked tooth have resulted in coining of the term Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS).

Cracked Tooth…

Your gums and other soft tissues in your mouth can be adversely affected by a wide variety of factors. Some you can control, while others occur naturally whether you are aware of them or not. Once your gums start to recede, your teeth begin to lose the support they need to stay firmly in place. If the situation is not corrected, it can increase your…

Periodontal disease and age-related macular degeneration have recently been linked together through testing, which revealed elevated level of inflammatory markers present in both conditions. C-reactive protein is one of these markers which level tends to be elevated when both periodontal disease and age-related macular degeneration are present. The correlation between the…

Zirconia is the ideal material to use when creating crowns. Zirconia crowns can be shaped and formed to look exactly like a natural tooth. Continue reading to learn more about zirconia crowns.

What Is A Zirconia Crown?

As part of the titanium family, zirconia is a metal that can be found worldwide. Because of its ability to be molded and shaped,…

Feeling a certain amount of stress is a natural occurrence in life. Stress can influence you to take actions, improve your energy level and obtain results. However, you frequently become overwhelmed by stress and such feelings could kick-off a series of mental and physical problems for you in the long run. Stress can occur from any aspect of your life. For instance, a dental appointment scheduled to improve your dental health can cause you …

If you suffer from regular or intense headaches, it is important to understand that this isn't normal and you may need immediate help. You may not consider visiting a dentist as an option to get your headache diagnosis and treatment, but for certain headache types, visiting your dentist may be the ideal choice. This is because, a major reason for…

Christmas is right around the corner and with Christmas comes a lot of yummy foods and drinks. While we all want to enjoy these things, it’s also a good idea to take extra good care of your oral health these holidays.…

It includes cancers that affect the tongue, lips, floor of the mouth, hard palate and cheeks.



Here are 7 early signs of the disease that you should not ignore if you want to successfully treat Oral Cancer:

1. Swellings, lumps or rough spots in your mouth, neck or jaw that do not disappear…

*Benefits of All-on- 4® Dental Implants*

All-on- 4® Dental Implants have become immensely popular in the past few years. People are opting for it because of various benefits:

• Less healing time
• Less money required
• It's done in one surgery
• Looks beautiful
• Life-long durability…

When you skip your dentist’s appointment, you are not only avoiding your oral health but you are also putting your facial appearance at stake. Shocked? But this is true.

Facial aesthetics are very much coordinated with the oral structure and health of our jaw bones and teeth.

According to dermatologists, bone density is lost due to poor oral health…

Myth is that fresh lemon juice can whiten teeth. However, Lemon juice, fresh or not, will not whiten teeth because it is very acidic and will erode your teeth. Make sure to consult your doctor before using lemon for teeth whitening. Good oral hygiene and healthy diet can help to whiten teeth and prevent further yellowing. …

Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment for teeth straightening. It is a  great way to treat many kinds of malocclusions or bad bites. The average Invisalign price is not that much higher than regular braces and the unique advantages Invisalign offers - like being able to take the aligners out to eat and brush your teeth - often outweigh the slight difference in price.…

Eating too much candy has the potential to “rot” your teeth .Americans still enjoy candy in moderation as part of a happy and balanced lifestyle. But it is a fact that chocolates and candies are delicious and hard-to-resist treats, still, they come in high sugar content and not good for oral health and overall health. They are known as one of the major contributors of tooth decay. …

Eating too much candy has the potential to “rot” your teeth .Americans still enjoy candy in moderation as part of a happy and balanced lifestyle. But it is a fact that chocolates and candies are delicious and hard-to-resist treats, still, they come in high sugar content and not good for oral health and overall health. They are known as one of the major contributors of tooth decay. …

Eating too much candy has the potential to “rot” your teeth .Americans still enjoy candy in moderation as part of a happy and balanced lifestyle. But it is a fact that chocolates and candies are delicious and hard-to-resist treats, still, they come in high sugar content and not good for oral health and overall health. They are known as one of the major contributors of tooth decay. …