Dental Services

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. […]

Whitening strips are among the most popular health and beauty products in Waukee. Brightening up your pearly whites is a great way to give your smile a boost, and with all the over-the-counter options, there’s no reason not to pick one up and try it out. Drs. Michael & Blake Louscher want you to be […]

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

How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or regret over a habit you have trouble keeping? Did you get excited about recent headlines saying flossing isn’t necessary? We’re sorry to break the news, but as your oral […]

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root.  If you have a […]

We’ve all seen variations of DIY methods when it comes to pulling loose baby teeth: the string and door slam method is by far one of the most popular (although we’re not sure why). But our team at Lush Family Dental is here to advise against this and similarly aggressive techniques so your kiddo will […]