There are times in life when your smile is in pristine condition and the thought of smile care barely crosses your mind (aside from your preventive needs, of course). Then, there are those moments in which you become acutely aware that your tooth needs fixing. Sometimes, it’s something very minor but it catches your attention. […]
Month: January 2019
Ankeny Parks & Facilities Comprehensive Plan Public Information Meeting
Yes, the event’s title is quite thorough, as are the details you can expect to learn, should you attend! If you’ve had any curiosity lately about what our Ankeny, IA community has in store for the future in regard to our public parks, trails, and more, then the upcoming Ankeny Parks & Facilities Comprehensive Plan […]
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Reasons To Treat Your Sleep Apnea In 2019
There’s a little voice in the back of your mind letting you know that your sleep disorder is probably sleep apnea. Then, it insists that you should probably do something about this issue because, well, it’s obviously not a good thing to be waking up at all hours of the night (if not hundreds of […]
Dental Bonding: 3 Worries You Don’t Need To Worry About
Just imagine being able to take a look at a list of things you worry about only to be told that you don’t need to worry about any of them! While we cannot necessarily help you with every last aspect of your common concerns, our Ankeny, IA team is pleased to tell you that we […]
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3 Things You Can Do Instead Of Brushing With Charcoal Toothpaste
Are you still considering the charcoal toothpaste trend because it seems easy, it seems quick, it seems very accessible, and you’re really tired of your yellow smile? What if our Ankeny, IA team was to tell you that brushing with charcoal is nearly equivalent to brushing with a mouthful of rocks and that it might […]
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Crowns: Cosmetic Care, Coverage, And Questions
As you know, dental crowns are one of the restorative treatments that we offer our patients when they are in need of help with saving a damaged or unhealthy tooth! You may also know that we offer very beautiful crowns crafted from porcelain or zirconia and that sometimes, a crown may be suggested for cosmetic […]
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Finding Your Happy Place When You Need A Filling
Our Ankeny, IA team is well aware that the first thing you might not necessarily feel when you learn it’s time for a dental filling is pure joy. However, we remind all patients, from those who are sort-of-okay with dental care to those who experience some amount of dental anxiety the same thing: Fillings are […]
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Songs & Signs Story Time
Did you know that there’s evidence that shows learning to sign with your baby can help your child learn to express feelings, which may lessen the chance of upset? If you’ve been considering becoming familiar with some sign language basics and sharing them with your son or daughter, then the upcoming Songs & Signs Story […]
Coping With Lots Of Smile Needs In A New Year
How to deal with the fact that you need a lot of work in 2019, you wonder? Here you are just cracking open a brand new calendar full of promise, hopes, and dreams, but your restorative dental care needs abound! Fortunately, your local dentist in Ankeny, IA can help you feel so much better about […]
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How to Avoid Making Your Gum Disease Worse
Gum disease is one of the most common dental health issues that adults deal with, and it could potentially lead to serious complications for your oral health. That’s because, in its severe stages, gum disease becomes the biggest risk factor in tooth loss. At our Ankeny, IA, dental office, we can help you avoid making […]
