If you think that it’s normal for flossing to be frustrating, think again! True, it is common but this part of your dental care at home should not be causing you serious upset. Instead, recognize that when you come in to meet with our Ankeny, IA team for a checkup, it’s a wonderful time to […]
Month: February 2019
A Review In Honor Of National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Unless you’re an avid follower of all things dental health related (which, if you are, you deserve a round of applause!), you may not have recognized that in addition to other things, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! As you first hear this, you may think to yourself that this is a wonderful way […]
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Friday Films: Valentine’s Day
Already trying to find something to do the Friday after Valentine’s Day to celebrate because you’re going to be busy on Thursday? Perhaps you’re just know once this romantic holiday is over, you’ll wish the love and fun could keep on going. In any case, the upcoming Friday Films: Valentine’s Day library event that happens […]
Bruxism: Symptoms, Damage, Treatment
When you spend time getting more involved in understanding bruxism disorder, why it’s bad for your smile, how to know it’s there, and what to do about it, your experience can go one of two ways: You try to figure it all out on your own and you get a little bit confused. Or, you […]
Very Good Reasons To Follow Through On Sleep Apnea Treatment
What do you think about your current sleep apnea concern? Are you aware that you should probably do something about it but instead of seeking out more information and acting quickly, you’ve decided instead to just sweep it under the rug for now? As you might imagine, our compassionate Ankeny, IA team can empathize with […]
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Smile Safety: 3 Easy Things To Cut Back On
Sometimes, what you really set out to do for your smile health is to completely eliminate something that you feel certain isn’t good for you. However, when it’s something you really like or that you’re quite used to, the act of elimination becomes difficult if not impossible and you may even ask yourself: Why didn’t […]
Gentle Care: 3 Things You’re Getting Wrong
You might have some truly wonderful intentions when it comes to brushing and flossing your teeth. However, your efforts may completely fall flat. So, what on earth are you doing wrong, you wonder, when you set out with the goal of doing a wonderful job? Fortunately, our Ankeny, IA team can help you sort through […]
A Few Things To Remember About Plaque
There are some things that we would love for you to remember about plaque. While you may already have lots of preventive dental care details memorized (you probably know how often you should brush and floss and see our team for care), you might not really know the reasons behind your efforts. Take heart: Our […]
Teen Bingo February 2019
Are you always on the lookout for something fun for your teens to do after school? Why not mix things up, so they unwind with some fun instead of just hopping onto yet another screen? The upcoming Teen Bingo in Ankeny, IA just might be the nostalgic, good old-fashioned fun you’re always hoping to discover. […]
Your Local Dentist Explains: Levels Of Control And What To Do
As you spend any amount of time reflecting on your smile health, you may find that you feel a little bit uncomfortable about one particular detail: You don’t have complete control over every last detail! This can make you question whether your efforts are going to pay off. Why bother brushing, you wonder, if you […]
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