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Life is full of surprises, and while we’d love for all of them to be smile-inducing, that’s not entirely realistic—and there may be many reasons you hide your smile. If you’re hiding your smile because of one or more missing teeth, we want you to know you’re not alone. 120 million people in the U.S. […]

First things first, put your worries away! We are not about to tell you that your coffee-drinking days are over. We know that each shot of caffeine is crucial and we cherish our coffee, too! Here at Lush Family Dental, we want to educate you on what causes coffee stains and what you can do […]

Living in a land of antibacterial gels, soaps, plastics, and even fabrics, it might surprise you to hear that tons of bacteria live in your mouth every day, and they aren’t all bad! Some play an important role in keeping up your overall health.  Some oral bacteria, however, can cause serious problems and must be […]

Did you know the same plaque that decays your teeth can cause major heart problems? What if you could fight plaque and heart failure both by improving your oral health? Lush Family Dental is here to tell you more! Someone dies from a heart attack every minute, according to the American Heart Association, and most […]

Let’s be honest. If you are like most people, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. Research shows one in three Americans avoids going to the dentist regularly. As the time spent away from Lush […]

Imagine this – you have come to see Waukee dentists at Lush Family Dental for a cleaning and routine checkup. The cleaning goes well, but then Waukee dentists at Lush Family Dental tell you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be […]

Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average adult produces in their mouth every day! It may be gross, but it’s important. Saliva is a normal body fluid that’s crucial for oral health and overall wellness.  If you […]

If your teeth or jaw don’t align well, you may have a crossbite. Waukee dentists at Lush Family Dental explain more about this condition, its effects, and what you can do to treat it below. A Good Bite In a perfect world, your teeth would all be straight, and your upper jaw would rest nicely […]

The seasons seem to fly by, quickly turning into years. Before you know it, your little one is not so little (they grow up so fast!) and it’s time to consider braces. At Lush Family Dental, we highly recommend early intervention when it comes to orthodontics.  Contrary to the popular belief that you should wait […]

No one wants to think about the words “abscessed tooth” applying to their mouth but to paraphrase Sun Tzu, it’s a good idea to know your enemy. Causes of an abscessed tooth include: Tooth decay Gum disease A cracked tooth When a tooth is compromised by one or more of these conditions, bacteria may enter […]