While parents obviously want their kids to grow up healthy, it can be hard to resist the urge to let them indulge in some treats. Kids tend to have less impulse control when it comes to sugar, and are more eager to enjoy sweets. While this can be fine in moderation, too much can become […]
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When you start to become independent as a child, one of the first things you are allowed to try on your own is brushing your teeth. We, as a society, recognize how important caring for our teeth is to our overall health, but there are always ways to create even better habits. In today’s blog, […]
When you go in for a routine dental checkup, your focus can naturally be on protecting your smile from threats like gum disease and tooth decay. However, you should know that your efforts to maintain a healthy smile can also be beneficial for your general health. Harmful microbes can gather on our teeth and in […]
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As you age, the accumulated effects of dental wear and tear may start to cause changes to your smile that leave you less than thrilled. The friction that occurs when you bite and chew can start to affect the shape of teeth, and may even lead to small chips and cracks that concern you. What […]
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Have you noticed anything unusual recently when you brush and floss your teeth? If your gums often bleed when you perform basic oral care, if they appear swollen or reddened, or if you think your gum line is changing, gingivitis may be the reason why. If this issue is affecting your oral health, you should […]
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Is your problem with your appearance really serious enough to justify professional cosmetic dental work? While many people would like to smile with more confidence, they can talk themselves out of a procedure before they even discuss it with their dentist! If you have avoided looking into care because you worry about what treatment might […]
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Spring is almost here, and with it comes spring cleaning! While your home may be spotless, your smile may not be, so don’t forget to head to Dental Impressions of Ankeny in Ankeny, IA, for a checkup and cleaning. Then, head to Des Moines for the Spring Arts and Crafts Show to treat yourself to […]
There are several actions you should take each day to protect yourself from smile troubles. Hopefully, you are brushing your teeth at least two times a day to fight the accumulation of oral bacteria. You should also do your part to avoid cavities by limiting your consumption of products that are high in sugar. These […]
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Are you really giving your smile enough support to keep your teeth safe from cavities? How vulnerable are you to gingivitis? The answer to these questions can depend on how long it has been since your last dental checkup and cleaning! Unless you are told to do something different by your dentist, you should schedule […]
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How difficult is it to make space on a patient’s teeth for their porcelain veneers? How drastic will the changes to your natural teeth be to accommodate the placement of these cosmetic restorations? People who worry about these matters can sometimes talk themselves out of cosmetic dental work before they actually look into what their […]
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