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 […]
4 (Helpful) Ways To Think About Restorative Care
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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3 Things Making You Avoid Checkups (And What To Do)
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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Smile Care Breakdown: The Stuff You’re Wasting!
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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Holiday Goals: Is It Too Late?
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 […]
TGIF: Teens Get Involved Fridays
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, […]
4 Reminders About Treating Tooth Loss
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 […]
Bad Things That Happen When You Don’t Floss
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. […]
What Is My Dental Care Actually Doing?
You know that your dental care, which you so lovingly practice in a committed fashion every single day, is doing something very important. If our Ankeny, IA team were to ask you what it is that your smile care accomplishes, you would likely tell us that it’s protecting your oral health! However, do you really […]
Dental Speak: What Does Perio Mean?
Do you ever come across a word you haven’t heard before? It might take just a few computer clicks to look it up, or maybe a walk across the room to grab your dictionary. When you are faced with a new word at the dental office, our knowledgable dental staff in Ankeny, IA can explain […]
