General Dentistry

We understand proper oral health is not only about looking your best. It’s about maintaining a healthy smile. Did you know that the cause of most tooth loss is gum disease? Recent medical studies have established a link between gum disease and your overall health. The good news is that gum disease is treatable, often without surgery. We want all of our patients to have excellent oral health.

Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com

Children's Dentistry

We Enjoy Treating Children
Our team strives to make children of all ages feel at ease and enjoy their visit, so bring the entire family along! You can relax knowing your child will receive the latest advances in children’s dentistry, delivered with caring, thoughtfulness, and compassion. We encourage good dental care habits in children and enjoy teaching them how to keep their teeth healthy. We look forward to meeting them for their first dental visit when they cut their first tooth and then watching them grow year after year.

One of our goals is to make sure that current and future generations of children grow up without fear of dental offices. According to our many happy parents, we are doing just that! Our office is a relaxed and cheerful place that kids love to visit. Whether you have an active six-year-old or a scared three-year-old, our team is here to help you.

Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com

Laser Dentistry

Introducing the Picasso™ Laser
Our office now features Picasso Laser technology for safe and effective treatment that is virtually painless and easier than you might imagine. The laser is FDA-approved and produces results that might have been considered miraculous in the past. Many treatments that used to require scalpels or incisions can now be completed with the laser. This allows us to cosmetically treat uneven gummy smile lines, speed up recovery, clean and re-contour inflamed tissue around crowns, and treat painful canker sores or mouth ulcers with immediate relief. Patients requiring gum infection therapy for gum disease can undergo laser debridement with root planing and scaling, too. All with virtually no post-op discomfort!

Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com 

Sedation Dentistry

IV Sedation for Total Treatment Relaxation

We strive to deliver painless injections, but some patients are naturally anxious. If this sounds like you, we offer several sedation options that may make your visit much more relaxing. The first is intravenous (IV) sedation. We call this method “twilight” sedation, and it will ensure a comfortable dental visit with no pain or nervousness. You won’t be aware of the treatment being done. Using this method, we can often complete your treatment in just one visit.

We also offer nitrous oxide sedation, known as “laughing gas.” This sedation is inhaled through a mask that allows you to breathe in the medication and induces a state of relaxation. Local anesthetic will be administered in conjunction with nitrous oxide to eliminate pain in most cases. We work to make you feel comfortably relaxed throughout your dental treatment.

Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com

Orthodontics Dentist

Engineering Straighter Teeth with Traditional Orthodontics

Traditional orthodontics typically involve the use of metal or possibly ceramic braces. Steady, gentle pressure in the direction of desired change will reposition teeth over time. Here’s how they work: Stainless steel, titanium, or ceramic brackets are bonded to the teeth. A thin metal wire known as an archwire connects to each bracket. Using tension, the archwire places pressure on your teeth to move them into place. Colorful (or clear) elastic bands are stretched to hold the archwires to the brackets. As adjustments are necessary, archwires of various diameters are tensioned and ligature elastics are changed.

Conventional braces allow Dr. Skinner to exert more control over how your teeth are straightened. More complex corrections can be made using this technique. Because this type of braces can’t be easily removed and are constantly monitored, there is less risk of problems caused from failure to wear the proper aligner for the appropriate length of time. In general, braces are worn for two to two-and-a-half years. However, everyone requires a unique amount of correction and the time needed varies by patient.

Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com

Implant Dentistry

Dental Implants Might Be Your Solution
 
Dental implants are the preferable way to replace lost teeth. From the front of your smile, where they are clearly visible, to the back, where they provide for stable eating, implants can help you recapture a beautiful and healthy smile. Unlike bridges or removable dentures, which rest on top of the gums, dental implants are placed below the gums. The “tooth” placed on an implant looks real, because it comes through the gums just like the original did – it’s like growing a new tooth! Implants can replace any number of lost teeth. Even people with no teeth can benefit from implants, because they can replace their dentures with teeth that stay in place while talking and don’t need to be removed at night. Because we handle everything from implant placement to crown fabrication, you won’t need to be referred to another office.

Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com

Cosmetic Dentistry

We focus on the aesthetic aspect of our dentistry because we know that when your smile looks good, you feel great! We employ the best combination of preventive care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques for optimum oral health. Modern cosmetic dentistry is so easy (and affordable!) that there’s simply no reason you can’t get a perfectly beautiful, natural-looking smile. Ask our team what crowns, bonding, and whitening can do for YOUR smile!

Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com