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Tips To Help You Care For Your Smile While You Feel Sick

On your best day, you may feel more than up to the task of taking care of your smile. Unfortunately, not every day can be a “best” day. On days when you feel under the weather, it can be hard to motivate yourself to take care of basic responsibilities that normally give you no trouble. […]

Our Dental Practice Can Support Entire Families

In many circumstances, kids and parents have different needs. For example, young children in particular have earlier bedtimes, regular naps, and often receive different meal options. There are several examples of kids requiring a different approach to oral health care, too. During pediatric dental visits, kids can receive more instructions on proper oral hygiene, and […]

Live Music Events Tonight In Ankeny

While you’re singing along at one of the many live music events being hosted in our Ankeny, IA, community tonight, make sure you’re showing off your best smile by remembering to schedule your first checkup and cleaning of the year at Dental Impressions of Ankeny! […]

Ask Your Dentist Questions About Bonding And Contouring

If a procedure is capable of dramatically changing the way you look, you may assume that it will have to involve a serious time commitment, and may lead to drastic changes to your tooth structure. If you feel that way, you may have a hard time believing that a conservative bonding and contouring treatment can […]

Addressing Sleep Apnea With An Oral Appliance

If you let sleep apnea go untreated, it can start to affect your health in more ways than you might expect. Sleep apnea interferes with your body’s ability to rest properly because it disrupts your rest cycle. As a result, you can start to exhibit the symptoms of sleep deprivation. You may feel irritable, distracted, […]

Am I In Need Of A Deep Periodontal Cleaning?

Unless your dentist tells you otherwise, you should attend regular dental checkups every six months. On this semiannual schedule, you can count on undergoing a professional teeth cleaning, and having your smile closely checked by your Ankeny, IA dentist, at every appointment. So how often should you expect to undergo a focused periodontal cleaning? While […]

How Much Work Will It Really Take To Restore My Tooth?

If your tooth is hurt, or damaged by decay, the problem can grow worse over time until it is treated. While enamel is a remarkably strong material, the unfortunate reality is that our bodies are limited in how they can address problems that affect our teeth. What this means is that when decay builds up […]

Ring In The Twenties At The Gatsby Gala

If you’re ready for a blast back to the roaring twenties this new year, our community of Ankeny, IA is the place to be! Get your smile camera-ready, because you won’t want to miss any retro photo ops at the Des Moines Gatsby Gala! […]

Are Busy Mornings Interfering With Your Oral Care Routine?

Is your typical morning one that gives you time to enjoy a healthy breakfast, check on the news, and thoroughly brush your teeth? Or are you someone who frequently feels rushed at the start of their day? Simply put, the typical morning is harder for some of us to enjoy than others. With that said, […]

Is It Time To Change Your Approach To Brushing Your Teeth?

It is hard to overstate the positive impact that a good brushing routine can have on your oral health. When you are consistent with this practice, and take the time to fully clean the different areas of your smile, you can protect yourself against tartar buildup, gingivitis, and tooth decay. Unfortunately, even though people are […]

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