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Posted July 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
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Why Wisdom Teeth Are Not So Wise

Most people have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Lush Family Dental has just shown you an X-ray with the dreaded third molars creeping into view.  It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we rarely hear people […]

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Posted June 13, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Lush Family Dental

Updating Your Health History May Help Save Your Teeth

Although you may think of general health and dental health as two completely unrelated categories, they are much more connected than the average person suspects. Just as the information you share with your general practitioner assists them in keeping you healthy, your Waukee dentists, Drs. Michael & Blake Louscher, depend on your input for optimal […]

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Posted April 13, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental Services
Lush Family Dental

The Story of Caries Prevention

If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but the fact that teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you’ve never heard about caries, Lush Family Dental is […]

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Posted March 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Lush Family Dental

Are You Singing the Toothache Blues?

Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients at Lush Family Dental, we don’t want any Waukee residents to have to undergo unnecessary dental procedures.  A toothache can indicate a much […]

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Posted January 18, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health
Lush Family Dental

How Baby Teeth Help Mouths Grow Up Right

Every parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led to believe they don’t have an impact on a […]

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Posted December 13, 2021 / Blog, Dental Health
Lush Family Dental

The Science of Tooth Decay

If you’ve visited our blog before, you know that we love to talk about tooth decay. The chances are, everyone has had or will have tooth decay at one point. It is classified by the National Institutes of Health as the most prevalent disease in the world. Today we’re going to talk about a few […]

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Posted August 13, 2021 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental Services
Lush Family Dental

Stop Tooth Pain & Sensitivity Now!

Why Are My Teeth Sensitive? There are many specialized toothbrushes and types of mouthwash and toothpaste available to those who suffer from sensitive teeth. It is a very common problem that lots of products claim they can solve, but have you ever wondered why it exists? Today, Lush Family Dental would like to explain what […]

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Posted July 27, 2021 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental Services
Lush Family Dental

Is it Ever Too Late for Dental Work?

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 Dr. […]

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Posted July 13, 2021 / Blog, Dental Health
Lush Family Dental

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Bleeding Gums

One of the most common and destructive myths about oral health is that it’s normal for gums to bleed. Dr. Louscher would like everyone in Waukee to know that this is not the case! Imagine if we weren’t talking about gums—should any part of your body start to bleed whenever you touch it?  The truth […]

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