
Dr.StephenR. Thies
Dentist | Dental Public Health
Smiles on Hickman, D.D.S 7506, Hickman Road , IA Des Moines, IA, USA IA, 50324About
Dr. Dr.StephenR. Thies is a Dentist practicing in Des Moines, IA, USA, IA. Dr. Thies specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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Dental Implants: Procedure Overview, Types and Advantages
Dental implants are an excellent treatment alternative for people suffering from tooth loss, which usually results from tooth decay, gum disease or any injury. Implants provide a strong base for fixed or removable artificial teeth that closely resemble your natural teeth. Different types of dental...
How do you know if your wisdom teeth are infected?
Basically wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. But if you have the following issues you should consult a dentist: 1-Red or swollen gums 2-Tender or bleeding gums 3-Jaw pain 4-Swelling around the jaw 5-Bad breath 6-An unpleasant taste in your mouth 7-Difficulty opening your mouth READ MORE
How should I sleep with tooth pain?
Toothache at night is one of the worst nightmare. I got many patients who complain about the same. This has been a common issue nowadays. As a precaution, you should always brush twice a day and make a note that not to brush so hard that you harm your jaws or gums. always brush with a smooth hand. You can use the following ways to get rid off toothache in night: 1- Cold compress 2- Pain medicines: You can use medicines like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) is a quick, simple way for many people to effectively reduce. 3-Salt water rinse- This can be one of the effective home remedies. 4-Peperamin tea READ MORE
Can a tooth infection affect your whole body?
Yes, of course. Many of the diseases are related to your oral health. Your mouth is the gateway to your body. So if you maintain your oral health that will surely help you in ignoring the different diseases like diabaties, pregnancy, hrat disease etc. READ MORE
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