When it comes to the types of questions you may find yourself asking about cosmetic dental care, what you may come to find is that your inquiries might often include the word, “should.” You may wonder, should I do this, and should I do that? While there are lots and lots of ways to approach […]
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You know all about dental sensitivity, of course, and that when your teeth feel they’re being “zinged” so to speak, it’s time to let us know you need a bit of help from our Ankeny, IA team. With that said, if sensitivity is a common theme in your life, then you also know when you’re […]
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Are you extremely interested in yoga and meditation but finding a way to practice this form of deep stretching, relaxation, and mindfulness within our Ankeny, IA community feels challenging because engaging in these practices on the ground isn’t something you can (or want) to do at the moment? If finding the opportunity to enjoy the […]
How many different approaches have you ever taken to thinking about restorative care and what it means for your smile? Have you considered a variety of perspectives, so that you cultivate a deep appreciation of this field of dental care that provides you with the ability to regain your smile health? Or, would you say […]
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When you’re thinking about your dental checkups and cleanings that you know you should set up every six months but you’re not actually following through with picking up the phone, dialing our Ankeny, IA practice, and scheduling those visits, there’s a reason! Of course, sometimes it’s just a matter of procrastination. However, we are well […]
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Usually, you think about what you’re creating, doing, and accomplishing on behalf of your smile when you’re taking care of it. However, there comes a point when you may notice that there seems to be something wasteful about some aspect of your smile care. Or, you may not realize it in a very conscious way […]
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Perhaps when the year began, you had a quick mental conversation with yourself about some of the things you wanted to accomplish for the year in terms of your smile! Like many of our Ankeny, IA patients, this may have included (at least in part) a deadline of the winter holiday season. As the year […]
Whether you are just a bit “over” your teens spending tons of time staring at screens, your kids have been on the lookout for fun events that benefit the community, or you just really love library events, the following is certainly true for everyone: The upcoming TGIF: Teens Getting Involved Fridays events in our Ankeny, […]
The idea of treating tooth loss might be something that’s very new for you. As a result, you may realize that you’re not feeling entirely sure about its benefits, about when to get started, and the list goes on. Then again, even if you have dealt with replacing teeth in the past, it’s still possible […]
When you don’t floss your teeth, you may realize day after day that shockingly, nothing horrible is happening. You thought for sure that you’d immediately notice your teeth feeling loose, dropping out of your mouth, or looking damaged. You thought you’d deal with widespread oral pain, extremely inflamed gums, and worse! However, here you are. […]
