Dental Services in Southeast Iowa

Regular dental exams are a cornerstone of your whole family's oral health. During a cleaning and exam, our hygienists remove plaque and tartar, polish teeth, and check for early signs of cavities, gum disease, or other concerns. Most patients should visit every six months, though your dentist may recommend a different schedule based on your individual needs.

Our practice uses modern digital X-ray technology that delivers up to 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Digital images are available immediately on-screen, allowing us to zoom in, enhance, and share findings with you right away. They help us detect problems between teeth, below the gumline, and in the jaw that aren't visible during a standard exam.

When a cavity forms, a dental filling restores the tooth's shape, function, and strength. We offer tooth-colored composite resin fillings that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth — no silver amalgam required. The procedure is quick, typically completed in a single visit, and with modern anesthetics, most patients are comfortable throughout.

A dental crown is a custom-fitted cap placed over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns can also hold a dental bridge in place, protect a tooth after a root canal, or cover a misshapen tooth. With proper care, crowns can last 10–15 years or longer.

Sometimes a tooth is too damaged or decayed to save, or a baby tooth needs help making way for a permanent one. In these cases, extraction is the safest and most effective option. Our team makes the process as comfortable as possible with effective anesthesia, and we'll walk you through aftercare instructions to ensure quick, smooth healing.

We love seeing our youngest patients. Early dental visits establish healthy habits that last a lifetime. We offer a full range of pediatric services in a warm, non-intimidating environment — from first exams and cleanings to sealants, fluoride treatments, and gentle cavity repair. We recommend a child's first visit around age 1, or when their first tooth appears.

Dental emergencies don't follow a schedule. Whether you're dealing with a severe toothache, a knocked-out tooth, a lost filling, or a broken tooth, we do our best to accommodate same-day emergency appointments. Call us as soon as possible — prompt treatment can often save a tooth that might otherwise be lost. Same-day emergency dental appointments are available at our West Burlington and Fort Madison offices — call our West Burlington office or our Fort Madison office and we’ll get you in as soon as possible.

Athletes of all ages are at greater risk for dental injuries. Custom-fitted mouthguards provide far superior protection compared to over-the-counter options, fitting comfortably without interfering with breathing or speaking. We create mouthguards for all contact and non-contact sports — from football to gymnastics.

A dental implant is the closest thing to growing a new tooth. A small titanium post is placed in the jaw, where it bonds with the bone and acts as an artificial root. A custom crown is then attached on top, giving you a replacement that looks, feels, and works like a natural tooth. Implants can also anchor bridges or secure loose dentures, and unlike other options they help preserve the jawbone over time.

When all teeth in an arch are missing, a full denture restores your smile, speech, and ability to eat the foods you love. Modern dentures are custom-crafted from impressions of your mouth for a comfortable, secure fit and a natural appearance. We'll guide you through the process from fitting to follow-up, and provide adjustments and relines as your mouth changes over time.

If you're missing some teeth but not all, a removable partial denture fills the gaps. Replacement teeth are mounted on a gum-colored base that clasps comfortably to your remaining natural teeth. A well-made partial restores your bite, keeps remaining teeth from shifting out of position, and blends in so naturally that most people will never notice it.

A bridge permanently replaces one or more missing teeth without surgery. Crowns are placed on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap, anchoring a replacement tooth between them. Because a bridge is fixed in place, it feels stable and secure — you care for it much like your natural teeth, with no need to remove anything.

Professional whitening delivers dramatically better results than anything available over the counter. We offer both in-office whitening — where you'll see results in a single appointment — and take-home custom tray kits for a more gradual approach. Both are safe, effective, and supervised by our dentists for optimal results.

Veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells custom-crafted to bond to the front surface of your teeth — correcting chips, gaps, discoloration, or uneven shapes in one elegant solution. They look and feel completely natural, and with proper care can last well over a decade. Veneers are one of the most transformative cosmetic options we offer.

Dental bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth, or to close small gaps between teeth. It's one of the quickest and most affordable cosmetic procedures — most cases are completed in a single appointment with no anesthesia required, and the results blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.

A smile makeover combines two or more cosmetic treatments into a personalized plan designed around your unique goals. Whether you want to brighten, reshape, straighten, or completely transform your smile, we'll sit down with you to understand what you want and map out the best path to get there. The result is a smile that's still distinctly yours — just the best version of it.